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Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan
School · Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan · Mesick, MI
A charter school in Mesick, MI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
210 East Mesick Avenue, Mesick, MI 49668
- Math 13% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 27% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 47.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 7-year record (2016–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average481/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,730
Median home value
$146,100
Median rent
$1,077/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
86.5%
Poverty rate
20.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49668; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,907NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan is listed in Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan
Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan is a public school in Mesick, MI, part of Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan, serving approximately 2,764 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,898 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan
What grades does Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan serve?
Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan?
Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan has an enrollment of approximately 2,764 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan?
The student-teacher ratio at Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan rank in MI?
Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan ranks #1,898 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan's MySchoolScout rating?
Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan a charter school?
Yes, Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan a Title I school?
No, Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan?
81.7% of students at Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,764
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 170
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wexford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (231) 371-4707
- 4-Year Graduation
- 47.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49668)
- 3,536
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 49668; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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