VIRTUAL LEARNING ACADEMYOF ST CLAIR COUNTY

Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Virtual Learning Academy of St. Clair County school district, located in MARYSVILLE, MI with about 129 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **Virtual Learning Academy of St. Clair County (VLA)**, located in Marysville, Michigan, is an alternative educational institution designed to provide students with a flexible, technology-driven approach to completing their high school education. Operated through the St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA), the academy serves students who may struggle in a traditional brick-and-mortar classroom setting, offering a personalized path to earning a high school diploma.

The academy’s core mission is to provide an accessible learning environment that blends online coursework with the support of highly qualified local teachers. By utilizing a virtual platform, the VLA allows students to progress at their own pace, making it an ideal choice for those who need to balance schoolwork with outside responsibilities, such as employment or family commitments, or for those who simply thrive better in an independent, non-traditional atmosphere. Through this combination of digital flexibility and on-site support, the school aims to re-engage students and ensure they have the resources necessary to reach graduation and prepare for post-secondary success.

For more information, contact Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County at (810) 364-1362 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.