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Public high school · Fitzgerald Public Schools · Warren, Michigan

Fitzgerald Virtual Academy

Fitzgerald Virtual Academy rates 7.4, above the middle of Fitzgerald Public Schools's high schools, whose rated median is 6.6.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.4this school

7.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the Fitzgerald Public Schools median is 6.6.

#699 of 3,198 schools in Michigan · Fitzgerald Public Schools: 2 high schools rated, median 6.6

The brief

A high school in Warren, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.

Students at Fitzgerald Virtual Academy score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

It ranks 699 of 3,198 schools in Michigan and 1 of 6 in Fitzgerald Public Schools.

Math25%8 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Reading25%8 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Proficiency has improved 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021, across a 8-year record (2014–2021).2021 EdFacts; 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.8
25% of the rating
Academics
6.0
25% of the rating
College Readiness
5.2
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2014-2021).

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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 48091; 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, 2014-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Detroit school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$53,400
Median home value
$138,700
Median rent
$1,231/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
18%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48091; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
68
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
55
Bikeable
City reported crime
1,864/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Warren. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Warren), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
84.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Fitzgerald Virtual Academythis school
    7.4
  2. Pershing High School2.2 mi
    6.8Compare →
  3. Hazel Park High School1.4 mi
    6.5Compare →
  4. Viking Virtual Academy1.5 mi
    6.1Compare →
  5. Fitzgerald Senior High School0.0 mi
    5.8Compare →
  6. Advantage Alternative Program1.5 mi
    4.8Compare →
  7. Michigan Cyber Academy1.7 mi
    4.4Compare →
  8. Michigan Virtual Charter Academy1.5 mi · charter
    4.4Compare →
  9. Rising Stars Academy1.6 mi · charter
    not ratedCompare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Fitzgerald Virtual Academy among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Fitzgerald Virtual Academy serve?

Fitzgerald Virtual Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fitzgerald Virtual Academy?

Fitzgerald Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fitzgerald Virtual Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Fitzgerald Virtual Academy is 1.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fitzgerald Virtual Academy rank in MI?

Fitzgerald Virtual Academy ranks #699 of 3,198 schools in MI.

What is Fitzgerald Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Fitzgerald Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Fitzgerald Virtual Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fitzgerald Virtual Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).

Is Fitzgerald Virtual Academy a charter school?

No, Fitzgerald Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fitzgerald Virtual Academy a Title I school?

No, Fitzgerald Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fitzgerald Virtual Academy?

84.2% of students at Fitzgerald 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
57
Student-teacher ratio
1.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
Alternative
Title I
No
Virtual
Yes
Setting
Midsize City
County
Macomb County
Phone
(586) 757-7070
4-year graduation
40–49%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 6
Schools in district
6
District spending per student
$17,771
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 48091)
30,207
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
35.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.