Serving 82 students in grades 9-12, Venture Academy 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Venture Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire Zeeland school district, covering approximately 95.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Venture Academy's student population of 82 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
82 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Venture Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Venture Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2648 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
18%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
50-59%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)86.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Venture Academy's ranking?
Venture Academy is ranked #2648 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Venture Academy?
The graduation rate of Venture Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Venture Academy?
82 students attend Venture Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Venture Academy students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Venture Academy?
Venture Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Venture Academy offer ?
Venture Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Venture Academy part of?
Venture Academy is part of Zeeland School District.
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