Berrien Springs Virtual Academy

501 Middle School Drive
BERRIEN SPRGS, MI 49103

www.homeoftheshamrocks.org

134 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Berrien Springs Virtual Academy (BSVA) is a public, tuition-free online educational program based in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Operating under the umbrella of the Berrien Springs Public Schools district, the academy is designed to provide flexibility for students who prefer a non-traditional learning environment. By leveraging digital curriculum platforms, the school serves students who may need to balance their education with outside commitments, those who require a self-paced learning model, or those who simply thrive better outside of a conventional classroom setting.

The academy maintains a commitment to the "Home of the Shamrocks" community identity, ensuring that students still have access to the resources and support associated with the larger Berrien Springs school system. Through a blend of virtual instruction and local oversight, BSVA offers a path toward a standard high school diploma, providing personalized academic support to ensure students meet state standards. It serves as a modern educational alternative for families in the region seeking a robust, tech-integrated approach to K-12 learning.

134

Total Students

9.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	11
Black	9
Two or More	8

White
106 (79.1 %)
Hispanic
11 (8.2 %)
Black
9 (6.7 %)
Two or More
8 (6.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Berrien Springs Public Schools
Phone:	(269)473-0500
Website:	http://www.homeoftheshamrocks.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 7

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 11

Grade 6 12

Grade 7 11

Grade 8 15

Grade 9 7

Grade 10 10