Serving 161 students in grades 9-12, Vandenboom Alternative High School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (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 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vandenboom Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Vandenboom Alternative High School's student population of 161 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vandenboom Alternative High School 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 Vandenboom Alternative High School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2357 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
82%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vandenboom Alternative High School's ranking?
Vandenboom Alternative High School is ranked #2357 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Vandenboom Alternative High School often compared to?
Vandenboom Alternative High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherry Creek Elementary School, Birchview School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vandenboom Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Vandenboom Alternative High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Vandenboom Alternative High School?
161 students attend Vandenboom Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Vandenboom Alternative High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vandenboom Alternative High School?
Vandenboom Alternative High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vandenboom Alternative High School offer ?
Vandenboom Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vandenboom Alternative High School part of?
Vandenboom Alternative High School is part of Marquette Area Public Schools School District.
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