Gull Lake Virtual Partnership

315 HUTCHINSON RD
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017

392 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Gull Lake Virtual School (GLVS) is a specialized educational program operating under the Gull Lake Community Schools district in Richland, Michigan. Designed for students who thrive outside of a traditional classroom environment, the school provides a flexible, technology-driven curriculum that allows learners to complete their coursework asynchronously. This model is particularly beneficial for students who require a non-traditional schedule, such as those balancing extracurricular commitments, work, or individual learning styles that necessitate a more self-paced approach.

Despite its virtual format, the program remains deeply connected to the broader Gull Lake district, ensuring students have access to district resources and support systems. GLVS emphasizes academic rigor while prioritizing student independence and time management skills. By blending digital instruction with the oversight of certified educators, the school offers a personalized pathway to high school graduation, serving as an effective alternative for families seeking a customized, remote learning experience within the Michigan public school system.

392

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	29
Black	12
Asian	6
Two or More	17

White
328 (83.7%)
Hispanic
29 (7.4%)
Two or More
17 (4.3%)
Black
12 (3.1%)
Asian
6 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gull Lake Community Schools
Phone:	(269)548-3418
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Kindergarten 9

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 18

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 23

Grade 9 24

Grade 10 34