Serving 80 students in grades 9-12, Venture Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Venture Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Venture Academy's student population of 80 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Venture Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Venture Academy is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2208 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
31%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
59%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Venture Academy's ranking?
Venture Academy is ranked #2208 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Venture Academy?
The graduation rate of Venture Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Venture Academy?
80 students attend Venture Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Venture Academy students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Venture Academy?
Venture Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Venture Academy offer ?
Venture Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Venture Academy part of?
Venture Academy is part of Zeeland Public Schools School District.
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