Big Rapids Virtual School

www.brps.org

115 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Big Rapids Virtual School (BRVS) is a specialized educational program operating under the Big Rapids Public Schools district in Michigan. Designed to offer a flexible, technology-driven alternative to the traditional classroom setting, the school caters to students who require a non-traditional path to graduation. By utilizing an online curriculum, the school allows students to balance their academic responsibilities with personal, professional, or extracurricular commitments, providing a self-paced learning environment that emphasizes individual autonomy and accountability.

While the program is rooted in virtual instruction, it maintains a connection to the broader Big Rapids community and the support systems of the public school district. Students at BRVS have access to certified instructors who monitor progress and provide guidance, ensuring that the online coursework meets state academic standards. The school is an ideal option for students looking for a personalized educational experience, offering a structured yet adaptable framework intended to help them achieve their high school diploma and prepare for future post-secondary opportunities.

115

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

115.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Rapids Virtual School
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	2
Black	5
Two or More	5
American Indian	3

White
100 (87.0%)
Black
5 (4.3%)
Two or More
5 (4.3%)
American Indian
3 (2.6%)
Hispanic
2 (1.7%)

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:	Big Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(231)796-3489
Website:	http://www.brps.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	115.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 1

Grade 2 3

Grade 3 1

Grade 4 4

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 3

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 10

Grade 9 6

Grade 10 15

Grade 11 28