West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek HS

www.homeoftheshamrocks.org

370 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Michigan Virtual (WMV) – Battle Creek is a tuition-free, public online high school designed to provide a flexible, personalized learning environment for students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting. Operating as part of the Battle Creek Public Schools district, the program utilizes a digital curriculum that allows students to complete their coursework at their own pace, whether they are balancing personal responsibilities, seeking an accelerated path to graduation, or needing a more self-directed academic experience.

Despite the virtual format, the school emphasizes a supportive community structure through its "Shamrocks" identity. Students have access to academic advisors and state-certified teachers who provide ongoing guidance and instruction. By leveraging modern educational technology, West Michigan Virtual aims to remove traditional barriers to education, offering a pathway for students across the region to earn their high school diploma while gaining the technical literacy and time-management skills necessary for future success in college or the workforce.

370

Total Students

6.2

Full-Time Teachers

59.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	24
Black	43
Asian	2
Two or More	30
American Indian	3

White
268 (72.4%)
Black
43 (11.6%)
Two or More
30 (8.1%)
Hispanic
24 (6.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Berrien Springs Public Schools
Phone:	(269)965-6486
Website:	http://www.homeoftheshamrocks.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	59.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 130

Grade 10 99

Grade 11 93

Grade 12 48