Buchanan Virtual Academy

82 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

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.

Total Students

3.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buchanan Virtual Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	4
Black	2
Two or More	10

White
66 (80.5 %)
Two or More
10 (12.2 %)
Hispanic
4 (4.9 %)
Black
2 (2.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Buchanan Community Schools
Phone:	(269)695-8401
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	82
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 5 3

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 16

Grade 10 17

Grade 11 18

Grade 12 13