Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy

58 Students

Other 1st - 12th

School Overview

VanderCook Lake Virtual Academy, located in Jackson, Michigan, is an online educational institution operating under the VanderCook Lake Public Schools district. The academy is designed to offer students a flexible, technology-driven alternative to the traditional classroom setting. By leveraging a digital curriculum, the school provides learners with the opportunity to complete coursework at their own pace, making it an ideal choice for students who require non-traditional scheduling due to personal, professional, or academic needs.

The academy emphasizes accessibility and personalized learning while maintaining the educational standards and support structures associated with the larger VanderCook Lake school system. Students enrolled in the program gain access to a robust virtual platform that facilitates independent study, guided by certified educators. Through this initiative, the district aims to expand its reach by providing a modern, adaptable learning environment that ensures all students—regardless of their preferred learning style—have the resources necessary to succeed and earn their high school credentials.

Total Students

0.4

Full-Time Teachers

145.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Two or More	5

White
50 (86.2 %)
Two or More
5 (8.6 %)
Black
2 (3.4 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.7 %)

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:	Vandercook Lake Public Schools
Phone:	(517)782-9044
Website:	http://vandyschools.org
Grade Range:	1st - 12th
Total Students:	58
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	145.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 4 1

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 3

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 14

Grade 10 10

Grade 11 10

Grade 12 14