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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HIGHPOINT VIRTUAL ACADEMY OF MICHIGAN·NCES 260110708801

Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan

210 E MESICK AVE, MESICK, MI 49668 · (231) 371-4707 · Wexford County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED42-RURALCHARTERVIRTUALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL3,455 STUDENTS
Enrollment
3,455
Combined
STATE 281
Student : Teacher
19.3:1
179 FTE teachers
STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
80%
2,754 students
STATE 55%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
200
Grade 1
161
Grade 2
213
Grade 3
231
Grade 4
221
Grade 5
205
Grade 6
286
Grade 7
352
Grade 8
384
Grade 9
492
Grade 10
289
Grade 11
220
Grade 12
201
Student demographics
White
1,67048%
STATE 63%
Hispanic
3139%
STATE 9%
Black
1,06031%
STATE 18%
Asian
341%
STATE 4%
Two+
35310%
STATE 5%
Native American
231%
STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
20%
STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1,71750%
Female
1,73850%

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Test scores

M-STEP 2024-25 . % Advanced + Proficient
English Language Arts
12.7%
MI avg 47.7%
Math
4.1%
MI avg 44.8%
Source: M-STEP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
3,455
+2,900 (+523%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
19.3:1
was 27.5:1
% White
48%
was 54%
% Hispanic
9%
was 6%
% Black
31%
was 26%
% Asian
1%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan

As a well-populated combined-grade school in MESICK, Michigan, Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan hosts 3,455 students from grades K through 12, part of Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan. That puts it 1130% bigger than the typical public school in Michigan, which averages around 281 students.

Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan sits inside Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan, the local public-school operator responsible for the campus.

Looking at the student body, Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan records that the largest single group is White at 48%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 31% Black, 10% multiracial, 9% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 92% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, The school reports having 179 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 19.3:1. The state averages around 17.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. About 80% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Wexford County runs at roughly 63%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully above the surrounding baseline.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Wexford County) logs that median household income runs about $61,085, about 21% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. Across Wexford County's 15 public schools (combined enrollment of about 8,553 students), Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Floyd M Jewett Elem School, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan operates from a countryside location. Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan is a charter school, which puts it inside the public-school system but outside the standard district-managed model. As a virtual school, attendance and instruction happen remotely rather than in person.

Trend over the last 7 years. Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan's enrollment has climbed 523% since 2018, when it stood at 555 (now 3,455). Over the same period, the White share shrank from 54% to 48%. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 27.5:1 in 2018 to 19.3:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Wexford County at a glance

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Population
34,077
Census ACS
Median income
$61,085
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
8,553 students

Quick facts

School name
Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan
District
Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan
Address
210 E MESICK AVE, MESICK, MI 49668
Phone
(231) 371-4707
County
Wexford County
Level
Combined
Grade range
KG–12
Total enrollment
3,455
Teachers (FTE)
179
Student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
2,754 (80%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
260110708801
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

About Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan
How many students attend Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan?
Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan enrolls approximately 3,455 students in grades KG-12.
What age range does Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan serve?
Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan serves students from grade KG through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan is approximately 19.3:1 (179 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan?
At Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan, the student body is approximately 48% White, 9% Hispanic, 31% Black, 1% Asian, 10% Two or more.
What district is Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan in?
Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan is part of Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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