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#1829 of 3,192 schools in MI
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy
High School · Dearborn Heights School District #7 · Dearborn Heights, MI
A Dearborn Heights School District #7 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
20629 Annapolis, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
- Math 25% proficient (2017)
- Reading 25% proficient (2017)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2012, to 25% in 2017, across a 7-year record (2011–2017).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2011-2017) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2011-2017)
Based on 10 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,707/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dearborn Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,534
Median home value
$119,300
Median rent
$1,298/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 679 | Compare → |
| Dearborn Public Schools Virtual K12Enrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Edsel Ford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,571 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dearborn Heights School District #7
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,297NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy is listed in Dearborn Heights School District #7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy is a public high school in Dearborn Heights, MI, part of Dearborn Heights School District #7, serving approximately 55 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,829 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2017) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy
What grades does Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy serve?
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy?
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
How does Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy rank in MI?
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy ranks #1,829 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2017) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2017).
Is Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy?
80.0% of students at Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 55
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 83.6%
- Phone
- (313) 203-1000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 48125)
- 22,156
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48125; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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