Viking Virtual Academy

Hazel Park School District of the City of

www.hazelparkschools.org

39 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Viking Virtual Academy, located in Hazel Park, Michigan, is an online educational institution operating under the Hazel Park Schools district. Designed to provide a flexible alternative to the traditional classroom, the academy offers a comprehensive K-12 curriculum that allows students to learn at their own pace from a remote environment. By utilizing digital tools and online platforms, the school aims to accommodate diverse learning styles and personal schedules while maintaining the academic standards and support structure of the local school district.

As part of the Hazel Park community, the academy provides students with access to certified teachers and academic resources, ensuring that virtual learners remain connected to the broader school system. This model is particularly beneficial for students who require a non-traditional setting due to extracurricular commitments, health needs, or a preference for independent study. Through its online portal, Viking Virtual Academy strives to bridge the gap between technological convenience and high-quality public education, preparing students for success in a modern, digitally-driven world.

Total Students

1.1

Full-Time Teachers

35.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Viking Virtual Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	3
Black	18
Pacific Islander	1

Black
18 (46.2%)
White
17 (43.6%)
Hispanic
3 (7.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (2.6%)

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:	Hazel Park School District of the City of
Phone:	(248)658-5200
Website:	http://www.hazelparkschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	39
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	35.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 2

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 10

Grade 12 22