Carson CityCrystal Virtual Academy

www.carsoncity.k12.mi.us

51 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Carson City-Crystal Alternative Academy, located in Carson City, Michigan, serves as an educational extension of the Carson City-Crystal Area Schools district. The academy is designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting or who require a non-traditional approach to complete their high school education. By offering an alternative pathway to graduation, the school aims to help students overcome academic obstacles, manage personal challenges, and stay on track to earn their diplomas.

The program focuses on individualized instruction, allowing students to work at a pace that suits their specific learning styles and circumstances. By leveraging the resources of the broader district while maintaining a smaller, more personalized campus, the academy fosters a focused atmosphere intended to improve student engagement and graduation rates. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital community resource for students looking to maximize their potential in a setting tailored to their unique academic and personal needs.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

51.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carson CityCrystal Virtual Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	6
Black	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
41 (80.4 %)
Hispanic
6 (11.8 %)
Black
2 (3.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (3.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carson City-Crystal Area Schools
Phone:	(989)584-3138
Website:	http://www.carsoncity.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	51
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	51.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 3

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 6

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 22