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#2211 of 3,192 schools in MI
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy
School · River Rouge School District of the City of · River Rouge, MI
A River Rouge School District of the City of school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
1460 COOLIDGE HWY, River Rouge, MI 48218
- Math 25% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 60% (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$32,683
Median home value
$56,100
Median rent
$759/mo
College educated
7.1%
Homeownership
52.9%
Poverty rate
40%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
River Rouge School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 46.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is listed in River Rouge School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is a public school in River Rouge, MI, part of River Rouge School District of the City of, serving approximately 838 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 838:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,211 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy
What grades does River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy serve?
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy?
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 838 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is 838:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy rank in MI?
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy ranks #2,211 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy has 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy?
83.7% of students at River Rouge Alternative 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 838
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 838:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.4%
- Phone
- (800) 297-2119
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 48218)
- 7,096
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 48218; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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