Berrien Springs Virtual Academy

Set in BERRIEN SPRGS, Michigan, Berrien Springs Virtual Academy is a cozy multi-level school, run under Berrien Springs Public Schools. It caters to 213 students across grades pre-K through 12. Compared to the state average of about 281 students per school, that is 24% below typical.

Berrien Springs Virtual Academy is one of 9 schools operated by Berrien Springs Public Schools, a district that enrolls 4,989 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Berrien Springs Virtual Academy records that 70% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 12% Black, 8% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% multiracial. Compared to Berrien County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at school resources, Berrien Springs Virtual Academy shows 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 28.4:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 17.3:1 average. An estimated 35% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Berrien County runs at roughly 55%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat below the surrounding baseline.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Berrien County put median household income runs about $65,425, about 31% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Berrien Springs Virtual Academy is one of 75 public schools in Berrien County (combined enrollment of about 21,027 students).

Nearest neighbor: Berrien Springs Middle School, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Berrien Springs Virtual Academy operates from a town-center location. As a virtual school, attendance and instruction happen remotely rather than in person.

Looking at the recent track record. Berrien Springs Virtual Academy's enrollment has rose 192% since 2018, when it stood at 73 (now 213). Over the same period, the Hispanic share fell from 19% to 8%. Class-load math has grew: from 20.1:1 in 2018 to 28.4:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy community share and discuss fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.