Big Rapids Virtual School

Big Rapids Public Schools
14980 215TH AVE
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
152 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Big Rapids Virtual School (BRVS) is a specialized educational program operating under the Big Rapids Public Schools district in Michigan. Designed to offer a flexible, technology-driven alternative to the traditional classroom setting, the school caters to students who require a non-traditional path to graduation. By utilizing an online curriculum, the school allows students to balance their academic responsibilities with personal, professional, or extracurricular commitments, providing a self-paced learning environment that emphasizes individual autonomy and accountability.

While the program is rooted in virtual instruction, it maintains a connection to the broader Big Rapids community and the support systems of the public school district. Students at BRVS have access to certified instructors who monitor progress and provide guidance, ensuring that the online coursework meets state academic standards. The school is an ideal option for students looking for a personalized educational experience, offering a structured yet adaptable framework intended to help them achieve their high school diploma and prepare for future post-secondary opportunities.
152
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
76.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    133 (87.5 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (6.6 %)
  • Black
    7 (4.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.3 %)
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: Big Rapids Public Schools
Phone: (231)796-3489
Website: http://www.brps.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 152
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 76.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 69
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 1
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 5
Grade 8 11
Grade 9 3
Grade 10 26
Grade 11 45
Grade 12 46
Gender Ratio
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