Average
#2048 of 3,192 schools in MI
Westwood Virtual Academy
High School · Westwood Community School District · Inkster, MI
A Westwood Community School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
25824 MICHIGAN AVE, Inkster, MI 48141
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 44.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Westwood Virtual Academy score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* 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
84.1%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Westwood 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,962/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Inkster), 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
$39,632
Median home value
$75,700
Median rent
$1,127/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
45.8%
Poverty rate
36.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48141; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood North AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Robichaud Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Peterson-warren AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Wise AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 217 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Westwood Community School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 43.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westwood Virtual Academy is listed in Westwood Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westwood Virtual Academy
Westwood Virtual Academy is a public high school in Inkster, MI, part of Westwood Community School District, serving approximately 170 students in grades 9th-12th with a 170:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,048 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westwood Virtual Academy
What grades does Westwood Virtual Academy serve?
Westwood Virtual Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Westwood Virtual Academy?
Westwood Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Virtual Academy is 170:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westwood Virtual Academy rank in MI?
Westwood Virtual Academy ranks #2,048 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Westwood Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Westwood Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Westwood Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westwood Virtual Academy has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Westwood Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Westwood Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westwood Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Westwood Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westwood Virtual Academy?
84.1% of students at Westwood 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
- 170
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 170:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (313) 565-0288
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.5%
- Area population (ZIP 48141)
- 25,602
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 · 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 48141; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.