South Central Michigan Virtual

402 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

South Central Michigan Virtual (SCMV) is an online public school program designed to provide students with a flexible, technology-driven alternative to the traditional classroom setting. Operating under the umbrella of local school districts, the program offers a comprehensive curriculum that allows students to complete their coursework remotely. This model is particularly beneficial for students who require a personalized pace, those who have extracurricular commitments, or individuals who thrive in a self-directed, digital learning environment.

The program emphasizes academic support through certified instructors who provide guidance, monitor progress, and facilitate communication between the school and home. By leveraging digital platforms, SCMV aims to ensure that students meet state academic standards while maintaining the convenience of learning from anywhere. Located in the Jackson Crossing area, the administrative office serves as a central hub for coordinating enrollment and providing necessary resources to help students succeed in their virtual educational journey.

402

Total Students

5.2

Full-Time Teachers

77.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Central Michigan Virtual
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	34
Black	87
Asian	3
Two or More	52
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
223 (55.5%)
Black
87 (21.6%)
Two or More
52 (12.9%)
Hispanic
34 (8.5%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jackson Public Schools
Phone:	(517)841-2820
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	77.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 6

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 10

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 26

Grade 9 42

Grade 10 57