BUCHANAN VIRTUAL ACADEMY

Buchanan Virtual Academy is a public high school that is part of the Buchanan Community Schools school district, located in Buchanan, MI with about 63 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 3 teachers, Buchanan Virtual Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Buchanan Virtual Academy, located in Buchanan, Michigan, is a specialized educational program designed to provide students with a flexible, technology-driven alternative to the traditional classroom setting. Operating under the umbrella of Buchanan Community Schools, the academy focuses on personalized learning paths that allow students to progress at their own pace. By utilizing high-quality digital curriculum, the school caters to students who may need more independence, a non-traditional schedule, or a learning environment that removes the physical constraints of a standard school day.

The academy emphasizes academic rigor while ensuring that students still have access to the support systems typical of a public school district. Despite the virtual nature of the instruction, the program maintains a connection to the local community, fostering an environment where students can balance their educational requirements with personal, work, or extracurricular commitments. It serves as an essential resource for those seeking a modern, accessible pathway to earning their high school diploma within the Buchanan school system.

For more information, contact Buchanan Virtual Academy at (269) 695-8400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107-1044
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BUCHANAN VIRTUAL ACADEMY is a public school in Buchanan, MI with about 63 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
63
Teachers:
3.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Full Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 63 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BUCHANAN VIRTUAL ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.1%
Two or more races
7.9%
Black or African American
4.8%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.