Serving 117 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lakeshore Virtual School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 117 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeshore Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lakeshore Virtual School's student population of 117 students has declined by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
117 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Lakeshore Virtual School 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 Lakeshore Virtual School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2350 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
14%
18%
White
73%
63%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeshore Virtual School's ranking?
Lakeshore Virtual School is ranked #2350 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeshore Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Lakeshore Virtual School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Lakeshore Virtual School?
117 students attend Lakeshore Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lakeshore Virtual School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeshore Virtual School?
Lakeshore Virtual School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lakeshore Virtual School offer ?
Lakeshore Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Lakeshore Virtual School part of?
Lakeshore Virtual School is part of Gibraltar School District.
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