Serving 80 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Venture Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Venture Academy's student population of 80 students has declined by 6% 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
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Venture Academy 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 Venture Academy is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2419 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
31%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
61%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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 #2419 out of 3,069 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Venture Academy?
80 students attend Venture Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Venture Academy students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Venture Academy?
Venture Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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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