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#1535 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 48% in state

Viking Virtual Academy

High School · Hazel Park School District of the City of · Hazel Park, MI

A Hazel Park School District of the City of high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Virtual

420 WEST 9 MILE RD, Hazel Park, MI 48030

  • Math 25% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2019)
  • 64.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+0.5 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2019
TrendStable
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate64.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio46:1
District spending per student$20,812
Chronic Absenteeism100%

Students at Viking Virtual Academy score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

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2019 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 25% across the 2-year record (2018–2019).

Show all 2 years by subject
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2019)

Based on 4 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Viking 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 71Very Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,876/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hazel Park), 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

$62,878

Median home value

$141,200

Median rent

$1,221/mo

College educated

25.1%

Homeownership

61.6%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Advantage Alternative ProgramEnrollment path unverified4.5K–120.0 mi190Compare →
Michigan Virtual Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.6PK–120.0 mi2,921Compare →
Michigan Cyber AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.59–120.2 mi332Compare →
Hazel Park High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–121.0 mi557Compare →

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.

Hazel Park School District of the City of

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#1 of 11
District spending per student
$20,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Viking Virtual Academy is listed in Hazel Park School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Viking Virtual Academy

Viking Virtual Academy is a public high school in Hazel Park, MI, part of Hazel Park School District of the City of, serving approximately 46 students in grades 9th-12th with a 46:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,535 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Viking Virtual Academy

What grades does Viking Virtual Academy serve?

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

How many students attend Viking Virtual Academy?

Viking Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Viking Virtual Academy is 46:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Viking Virtual Academy rank in MI?

Viking Virtual Academy ranks #1,535 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Viking Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Viking Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Viking Virtual Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Viking Virtual Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019).

Is Viking Virtual Academy a charter school?

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

Is Viking Virtual Academy a Title I school?

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

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

91.3% of students at Viking 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
46
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oakland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
100.0%
4-Year Graduation
64.5%
Area population (ZIP 48030)
14,945
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
36.5
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 48030; 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, 2018-2019; directory SY 2023–24

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