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River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy

Grades KG–12 · RIVER ROUGE, MI · NCES 262976008952

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10577 W JEFFERSON AVE · RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218

At a glance

Reported students

841

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

1.16

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

725:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Michigan other enrollment

95th percentile

Compared with 344 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

625

River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy: 841 reported students.

State peer staffing position

99th percentile

725:1 reported; state peer median 10.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
260
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
21.7:1

What the reported data says about River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy

River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in RIVER ROUGE. It is one of 5 current school records connected to River Rouge School District of the City of. NCES reports 841 students for 2024–25.

Among 344 combined / other schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 123 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 725:1, above the Michigan median of 10.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (53.9%) and White (40.2%). English learners represent 21.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy

  1. 1How do the reported 725:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
21.9%
Students with disabilities
6.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
79.2%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White40.2%
  • Hispanic3.9%
  • Black53.9%
  • Asian0.5%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in River Rouge School District of the City of

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

River Rouge High School

High · Grades 09–12

987 reported students

Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy

Elementary · Grades PK–05

625 reported students

River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn

Elementary · Grades PK–08

370 reported students

CB Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy

Middle · Grades 06–08

261 reported students

View all 5 district schools →