Serving 49 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Buchanan Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 49 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buchanan Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Buchanan Virtual Academy's student population of 49 students has declined by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
49 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1905
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Buchanan Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buchanan Virtual Academy is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2371 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
82%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Buchanan Community Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buchanan Virtual Academy's ranking?
Buchanan Virtual Academy is ranked #2371 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Buchanan Virtual Academy often compared to?
Buchanan Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Buchanan High School, Buchanan Step Up by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buchanan Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Buchanan Virtual Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Buchanan Virtual Academy?
49 students attend Buchanan Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Buchanan Virtual Academy students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buchanan Virtual Academy?
Buchanan Virtual Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Buchanan Virtual Academy offer ?
Buchanan Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Buchanan Virtual Academy part of?
Buchanan Virtual Academy is part of Buchanan Community Schools.
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