Serving 149 students in grades 9-12, Vandenboom Alternative High School 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Vandenboom Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vandenboom Alternative High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vandenboom Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Vandenboom Alternative High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Vandenboom Alternative High School?
149 students attend Vandenboom Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Vandenboom Alternative High School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vandenboom Alternative High School?
Vandenboom Alternative High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vandenboom Alternative High School offer ?
Vandenboom Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vandenboom Alternative High School part of?
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