For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 859 students in Vassar Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Vassar Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
859 Students
1,376,294 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vassar Public Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#601 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
77%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
87%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,879 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,595 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,879
$18,510
Spending / Student
$17,595
$17,693
Best Vassar Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarence Fischer Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Enterprise Dr
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8535
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8535
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Central School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
425 Division St
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8566
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8566
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Vassar Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Athletic St
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8534
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8534
Gr: 6-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vassar Public Schools?
Vassar Public Schools manages 3 public schools serving 859 students.
What is the rank of Vassar Public Schools?
Vassar Public Schools is ranked #603 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Vassar Public Schools?
87% of Vassar Public Schools students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vassar Public Schools?
Vassar Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Vassar Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,595 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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