Enrollment
213
Combined
DISTRICT 554 · STATE 281
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BERRIEN SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 260543008175
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
501 Middle School Drive, BERRIEN SPRGS, MI 49103 · (269) 471-0500 · Berrien County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED31-TOWNVIRTUALALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL213 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
28.4:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 36.6:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
74 students
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 13 | 6% |
| Grade 1 | 15 | 7% |
| Grade 2 | 13 | 6% |
| Grade 3 | 16 | 8% |
| Grade 4 | 19 | 9% |
| Grade 5 | 21 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 23 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 21 | 10% |
| Grade 8 | 21 | 10% |
| Grade 9 | 17 | 8% |
| Grade 10 | 17 | 8% |
| Grade 11 | 9 | 4% |
| Grade 12 | 8 | 4% |
This year's kindergarten class (13) is 38% smaller than its 8th grade class (21).
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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M-STEP 2024-25 . % Advanced + ProficientEnglish Language Arts
56.3%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: M-STEP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
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4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
213
-83 (-28%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
28.4:1
was 49.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 213 | 7.5 | 28.4:1 | 35% (74) |
| 2023-24 | 144 | 7.4 | 19.5:1 | 34% (49) |
| 2022-23 | 134 | 9.3 | 14.5:1 | 37% (50) |
| 2020-21 | 296 | 6 | 49.3:1 | 58% (172) |
| 2017-18 | 73 | 3.6 | 20.1:1 | 36% (26) |
| 2015-16 | 53 | 5 | 10.6:1 | 15% (8) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Berrien Springs Virtual Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 192% (73 to 213); teachers up 107% (3.6 to 7.5).
About Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy is a small school serving multiple grade levels that serves part of BERRIEN SPRGS, Michigan. It has an enrollment of 213 students in pre-K through 12. Across combined schools in Michigan, the average enrollment is about 281.
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy is part of Berrien Springs Public Schools, where 9 schools serve 4,989 students.
White students are 70% of those enrolled at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy. The remaining shares are 12% Black, 8% Hispanic, 5% Asian, and 5% multiracial. That is in line with Berrien County, where about 74% of residents are White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 48, compared with 70 nationally.
There are 7.5 full-time-equivalent teachers at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy, giving a ratio of 28.4:1. Combined schools in Michigan have an average ratio of 17.3:1. By family income, 35% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The rate at public schools in Berrien County averages 55%, higher than here.
In Berrien County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $65,425 a year, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of people live in poverty. Counting Berrien Springs Virtual Academy, Berrien County has 75 public schools.
Berrien Springs Middle School sits less than a tenth of a mile from Berrien Springs Virtual Academy. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Town: Fringe, meaning it is in a town close to an urbanized area. NCES classifies the school as virtual.
The school's student count decreased 28% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years. The number of students per teacher dropped from 49.3 to 28.4 over 4 years.
The Berrien Springs Virtual Academy discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Berrien County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
153,288
Census ACS
Median income
$65,425
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
75
21,027 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Berrien Springs Public Schools
- Link Learning Virtual ProgramHigh · 2,526 students
- Berrien Springs High SchoolHigh · 554 students
- Berrien Springs Middle SchoolMiddle · 424 students
- Sylvester Elementary SchoolElementary · 394 students
- West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek HSHigh · 370 students
- Mars Elementary SchoolElementary · 338 students
Other schools in BERRIEN SPRGS
- Berrien Springs Discovery AcademyHigh · 74 students
Nearby schools
- Berrien Springs Middle School0.1 mi · 424
- Berrien Springs High School0.2 mi · 554
- Berrien Springs Discovery Academy0.3 mi · 74
- Sylvester Elementary School0.4 mi · 394
- Mars Elementary School0.4 mi · 338
- Blossomland Learning Center0.5 mi · 124
Frequently asked questions
About Berrien Springs Virtual AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy?
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy enrolls approximately 213 students in grades PK-12.
What grades does Berrien Springs Virtual Academy serve?
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy serves grades PK-12.
How many students per teacher at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy?
Approximately 28.4:1 students per teacher at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy.
How diverse is Berrien Springs Virtual Academy?
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy reports a student body of 70% White, 8% Hispanic, 12% Black, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Berrien Springs Virtual Academy in?
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy is part of Berrien Springs Public Schools.
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