Venture High School

2061 South Almont Ave
Imlay City, MI 48444
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 53 students in grades 9-12, Venture High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Venture High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Venture High School's student population of 53 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
53 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Venture High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Venture High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#758 out of 2925 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
36%
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<50%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
30%
9%
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Black
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18%
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White
70%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
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5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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60-79%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Venture High School's ranking?
Venture High School is ranked #758 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Venture High School?
The graduation rate of Venture High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Venture High School?
53 students attend Venture High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Venture High School students are White, and 30% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Venture High School offer ?
Venture High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Venture High School part of?
Venture High School is part of Imlay City Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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