For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 808 students in Vassar School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Vassar School District 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 14% 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
4 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
808 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vassar School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
77%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.1%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
4%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
86%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,688 is higher than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,099 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$20 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$24,688
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$24,099
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Vassar School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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
1020 Commerce Dr
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8535
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8535
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 67%
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 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vassar School District?
Vassar School District manages 4 public schools serving 808 students.
What is the rank of Vassar School District?
Vassar School District is ranked #601 out of 844 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 School District?
86% of Vassar School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 School District?
Vassar School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Vassar School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,099 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
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