Michigan Connections Academy

www.connectionsacademy.com/michigan-virtual-school

Charter School 1,656 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Michigan Connections Academy is a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K–12 throughout the state of Michigan. Operated in partnership with the Okemos Public Schools, the academy provides a flexible, home-based learning environment that combines a rigorous curriculum with the support of state-certified teachers. Students interact with their instructors and peers through a sophisticated virtual platform, allowing families to customize their educational experience to meet individual student needs and learning paces.

As a fully accredited public school, the academy emphasizes academic excellence while offering students the freedom to study from anywhere with an internet connection. The program includes a wide range of core subjects, electives, and advanced placement courses, all designed to prepare students for college and career success. By blending the structure of traditional schooling with the adaptability of an online model, Michigan Connections Academy caters to students who may require a non-traditional setting due to athletic commitments, medical needs, or a desire for a more personalized approach to their education.

1,656

Total Students

73.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Michigan Connections Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	979
Hispanic	139
Black	359
Asian	43
Two or More	131
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
979 (59.1 %)
Black
359 (21.7 %)
Hispanic
139 (8.4 %)
Two or More
131 (7.9 %)
Asian
43 (2.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Michigan Connections Academy
Phone:	(517)507-5390
Website:	http://www.connectionsacademy.com/michigan-virtual-school
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	890
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* 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 55

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 123

Grade 6 156

Grade 7 168

Grade 8 174

Grade 9 197

Grade 10 198