Serving 838 students in grades Kindergarten-12, River Rouge Alternative 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 838 students
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 31% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy's student population of 838 students has grown by 791% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
838 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is 0.58, which is more 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
#2932 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
50%
18%
White
41%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
31%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy's ranking?
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is ranked #2932 out of 3,025 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is 31%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy?
838 students attend River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy students are Black, 41% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy offer ?
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy part of?
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is part of River Rouge School District Of The City Of.
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