Kent City Virtual Academy
23 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Kent City Alternative High School, located at 351 N Main St in Kent City, Michigan, serves as a specialized educational environment designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning. As part of the Kent City Community Schools district, the program focuses on providing a personalized academic experience that helps students overcome barriers to success and work toward the completion of their high school diploma. The school environment is typically characterized by smaller class sizes and a more flexible structure, allowing staff to provide individualized attention and foster a supportive atmosphere for students who might have struggled in a conventional classroom setting.
The school’s mission emphasizes student empowerment, credit recovery, and the development of essential life and career skills. By offering a curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of its student body, Kent City Alternative High School aims to ensure that every student has a viable path to graduation. The faculty and staff are committed to maintaining a nurturing climate that encourages academic accountability, personal growth, and emotional well-being, ultimately preparing students for post-secondary opportunities, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.
The school’s mission emphasizes student empowerment, credit recovery, and the development of essential life and career skills. By offering a curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of its student body, Kent City Alternative High School aims to ensure that every student has a viable path to graduation. The faculty and staff are committed to maintaining a nurturing climate that encourages academic accountability, personal growth, and emotional well-being, ultimately preparing students for post-secondary opportunities, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.
23
Total Students
0.9
Full-Time Teachers
25.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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White19 (82.6%)
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Hispanic3 (13.0%)
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Two or More1 (4.3%)
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: | Kent City Community Schools |
| Phone: | (616)678-4210 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 23 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 0.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 25.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 16 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
2
Grade 10
3
Grade 11
4
Grade 12
14
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 2 |
| Grade 10 | 3 |
| Grade 11 | 4 |
| Grade 12 | 14 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 9 | 39.1% |
| Male | 14 | 60.9% |
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