School overview
At a glance
Reported students
841
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
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.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is a public 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 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 two 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 access to computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy
- 1How do the reported 725:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
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
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
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 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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