Flushing High School is a four-year public high school in Flushing, Michigan, U.S.A. It is operated by Flushing Community Schools. Its sports teams are known as the Raiders. Colors: Orange and Black. The principal is Kevin Foltz. Its newspaper is titled The Blazer and its yearbook is titled Perannos.
Serving 101 students in grades 9-12, Raider Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raider Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Raider Virtual Academy's student population of 101 students has grown by 158% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
Year Founded
1961
School Rankings
Raider Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raider Virtual Academy is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2222 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
13%
18%
White
73%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raider Virtual Academy's ranking?
Raider Virtual Academy is ranked #2222 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Raider Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Raider Virtual Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Raider Virtual Academy?
101 students attend Raider Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Raider Virtual Academy students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Raider Virtual Academy offer ?
Raider Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Raider Virtual Academy part of?
Raider Virtual Academy is part of Flushing Community Schools School District.
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