Serving 127 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Riverview 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 42:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverview Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Riverview Virtual Academy's student population of 127 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Riverview 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 Riverview Virtual Academy is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1877 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
10%
18%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverview Virtual Academy's ranking?
Riverview Virtual Academy is ranked #1877 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverview Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Riverview Virtual Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Riverview Virtual Academy?
127 students attend Riverview Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Riverview Virtual Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverview Virtual Academy?
Riverview Virtual Academy has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverview Virtual Academy offer ?
Riverview Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Riverview Virtual Academy part of?
Riverview Virtual Academy is part of Riverview Community School District.
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