Vassar School District

220 Athletic St
Vassar, MI 48768-1205
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 859 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 19% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), 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
3,509 Schools
# Students
859 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Vassar School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#628 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
22%
35%
30%
45%
25-29%
38%
(22-23)
77%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 10% 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 grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
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 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Division St
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8566
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Clarence Fischer Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Enterprise Dr
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8535
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Vassar Senior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Athletic St
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8534
Grades: 6-12
| 474 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vassar School District?
Vassar School District manages 3 public schools serving 859 students.
What is the rank of Vassar School District?
Vassar School District is ranked #631 out of 851 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?
87% of Vassar School District 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 School District?
Vassar School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Vassar School District'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 grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 859 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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