Fitzgerald Virtual Academy

www.fitz.k12.mi.us

78 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fitzgerald Virtual Academy, located on Ryan Road in Warren, Michigan, serves as a specialized educational division within the Fitzgerald Public Schools district. Designed to provide a flexible alternative to the traditional classroom environment, the academy caters to students who thrive in a self-paced, digital learning setting. By leveraging a comprehensive online curriculum, the school allows students to balance their academic responsibilities with personal commitments, making it an ideal option for those seeking a non-traditional path toward graduation.

The academy emphasizes a supportive educational atmosphere where students receive guidance from certified staff to ensure they meet state academic standards. By offering a blend of virtual instruction and access to district resources, Fitzgerald Virtual Academy aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that includes college, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The program reflects the district's broader commitment to providing diverse learning opportunities that adapt to the evolving needs of modern students.

Total Students

15.1

Full-Time Teachers

5.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fitzgerald Virtual Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	4
Black	48
Asian	8
Two or More	5

Black
48 (61.5%)
White
13 (16.7%)
Asian
8 (10.3%)
Two or More
5 (6.4%)
Hispanic
4 (5.1%)

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:	Fitzgerald Public Schools
Phone:	(586)757-7070
Website:	http://www.fitz.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	78
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 1

Grade 10 7

Grade 11 17

Grade 12 53