Vandercook Lake High School
- Vandercook Lake High School serves 599 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 36% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Vandercook Lake High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Vandercook Lake High School's student population of 599 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 599 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Vandercook Lake High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vandercook Lake High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2099 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 4% | 18% |
| White | 88% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.53 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vandercook Lake Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Vandercook Lake High School is Fourth Street Learning Center (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fourth Street Learning Center (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Townsend Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jackson Townsend Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 576 students
0.7 miles
1005 Floyd Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517)784-6133 0.7 K-5 576 - Jackson Sharp Park Academy Grades: K-5 | 258 students
1.7 miles
766 Park Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517)841-2860 1.7 K-5 258 - Jackson Fourth Street Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 61 students
2.0 miles
2400 Fourth Street
Jackson, MI 49203
(517)841-2301 2.0 6-12 61 - Jackson Middle School At Parkside Grades: 6-8 | 943 students
2.0 miles
2400 4th St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517)841-2300 2.0 6-8 943 - Jackson Da Vinci Institute (9-12) Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 210 students
2.3 miles
2255 Emmons Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517)796-0031 2.3 9-12 210
School Reviews
| 1 This school has gone down hill fast. They do nothing to prepare for college and are zero help. There are only a few good teachers left. The administration needs to be replaced and a focus on in district kids to get more support from the community. I would not be shocked if this school is closed in the next 5 years. It is sad really it use to be one of the best in Jackson county but the arrogant ass running it now has no clue and wouldn't even let him teach gym let alone run a district. - Posted by Parent - Jay |
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