Hamilton Virtual School

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Hamilton Virtual School ranks 586 th of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hamilton Virtual School is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the Hamilton Community Schools district in Michigan, with 547 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student population is predominantly White (81.9%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic, two or more races, Asian, African American, and Native American students.

While Hamilton Virtual School offers an alternative educational option, it has faced significant challenges in recent years. The school has seen volatile graduation rates, ranging from 0% in 2019-2020 to 83.3% in 2020-2021, in contrast with the more stable graduation rates of nearby schools like West Ottawa Virtual Academy and ICademy Global. Additionally, Hamilton Virtual School has experienced high dropout rates, reaching 29.4% in the current 2022-2023 school year, which is much higher than the surrounding schools. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, reaching 49.7% in 2020-2021 and 31.9% in the current school year.

Academically, Hamilton Virtual School's performance, as measured by M-Step and SAT proficiency rates, is generally lower than the Hamilton Community Schools district and the state of Michigan. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, Hamilton Virtual School had a 53.85% proficiency rate compared to 63.1% for the district and 39.6% for the state. These findings suggest that the school may need to re-evaluate its curriculum, instructional methods, and support systems to better meet the needs of its students and improve their academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

4815 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419-9028

(269) 751-5148

District: Hamilton Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
586^th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,287

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 151

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.1%

Two or more races:

9.9%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hamilton Virtual School ranks better than 60.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.71. (See more...)

Compare Details Hamilton Virtual School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.03. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hamilton Virtual School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.1%), two or more races (9.9%), Hispanic (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hamilton Virtual School is 17.8. (See more...)

Compare Hamilton Virtual School employs 8.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hamilton Virtual School is $9,287.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hamilton Virtual School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hamilton Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Community Schools 117^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hamilton Virtual School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.71	586^th	1486	60.6%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hamilton Virtual School

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Rank History for all high school students at Hamilton Virtual School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.03	427^th	735	41.9%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Hamilton Virtual School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.99	388^th	611	36.5%

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Rank History for high school White students at Hamilton Virtual School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.39	468^th	647	27.7%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hamilton Virtual School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	35	0	2	2	0	0	1	40
2020	56	3	3	5	0	0	4	71
2021	162	3	3	29	0	0	5	202
2022	406	2	7	37	4	0	27	483
2023	448	3	11	49	2	0	34	547
2024	118	1	1	11	4	1	15	151

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hamilton Virtual School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	40	3.6	10.8	37.5
2020	71	9.8	7.2	32.4
2021	202	10.9	18.3	37.1
2022	483	14.8	32.4	27.7
2023	547	13.9	39.2	33.1
2024	151	8.4	17.8	43.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hamilton Virtual School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	40	3.6	10.8	37.5
2020	71	9.8	7.2	32.4
2021	202	10.9	18.3	37.1
2022	483	14.8	32.4	27.7
2023	547	13.9	39.2	33.1
2024	151	8.4	17.8	43.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hamilton Virtual School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$312 (4.6%)	$6,536 (95.4%)	$6,849
2020	$327 (4.6%)	$6,768 (95.4%)	$7,096
2021	$527 (6.8%)	$7,186 (93.2%)	$7,713
2022	$928 (11.8%)	$6,950 (88.2%)	$7,878
2023	$814 (8.8%)	$8,473 (91.2%)	$9,286

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hamilton Virtual School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	40	547	1267.5%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	2
Asian	2	11	450%
Hispanic	2	49	2350%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	35	448	1180%
Two or More Races	1	34	3300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.5%	33.1%	4.4%

Schools Near Hamilton Virtual School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)			M-Step Social Studies (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hamilton Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	4815 136th Ave	Hamilton	49419	Allegan County	Hamilton Community Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(269) 751-5148	151	8	17.8	43.7%	118 (78.1%)	1 (0.7%)	11 (7.3%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.6%)	1 (0.7%)	15 (9.9%)								(n/a)					53.9		53.9			30.8		23.1			61.5			23.1			$9,287	$814	$8,473
Innocademy	Public, Magnet, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	8485 Homestead Dr	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	Innocademy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(248) 505-6829	267	27	9.9	47.9%	161 (60.3%)	1 (0.4%)	82 (30.7%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.7%)								(n/a)	71.4	21.4			52.3	55.2	50.0	37.5		38.6	40.0	37.5	25.0		45.8	42.9		20.8			$10,457	$1,684	$8,773
ICademy Global	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	8485 Homestead Dr	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	ICademy Global	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(616) 748-5637	227	16	14.1	40.5%	173 (76.2%)	3 (1.3%)	29 (12.8%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.5%)								(n/a)	70.6	17.7	50.0	27.8				52.9	47.4				41.2	15.8		52.9	50.0		17.7	47.2	$12,608	$2,507	$10,101
West Ottawa Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	215 Beech St	Holland	49424	Ottawa County	West Ottawa Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(616) 786-2299	35	1	25.0	54.3%	21 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (25.7%)	2 (5.7%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)								(n/a)																					$20,226	$5,852	$14,374
Hillside Learning Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	212 Grove St	Allegan	49010	Allegan County	Allegan Area Educational Service Agency	No	No	No	No	(269) 512-7900	97	17	5.8	59.8%	78 (80.4%)	1 (1.0%)	9 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.2%)								(n/a)
Sheldon Pines School	Public, Alternative	K-12	6542 136th Ave	Holland	49424	Ottawa County	Ottawa Area Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 738-8970	24	6	3.9	54.2%	12 (50.0%)	4 (16.7%)	5 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (12.5%)								(n/a)
Byron Center Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	9930 Burlingame Ave SW	Byron Center	49315	Kent County	Byron Center Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 878-4852	190	18	10.3	45.8%	153 (80.5%)	3 (1.6%)	24 (12.6%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.2%)								(n/a)	57.1	21.4			73.7	55.6	35.7	40.0	47.4	63.2	27.8	35.7	26.7	31.6	42.9	21.4	58.3		28.6	75.0	$10,924	$1,600	$9,324
Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center	Public, Charter, Alternative	3-12	12120 Fillmore St	West Olive	49460	Ottawa County	Lighthouse Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(616) 786-4130	21	4	5.3	85.7%	12 (57.1%)	3 (14.3%)	5 (23.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)								(n/a)																					$16,508	$8,152	$8,357
Ottawa Area Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	10160 96th Ave	Allendale	49401	Ottawa County	Ottawa Area Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 895-4303	88	30	2.9	36.4%	60 (68.2%)	4 (4.5%)	15 (17.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton Virtual School

Is Hamilton Virtual School a good school?

Hamilton Virtual School ranks 586^th of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hamilton Virtual School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 151 students attended Hamilton Virtual School.

What is the racial makeup of Hamilton Virtual School?

Students at Hamilton Virtual School are 78% White, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.

What district is Hamilton Virtual School in?

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