Best Public Schools in Vassar, MI

The city of Vassar, Michigan is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school), and no middle schools. The data reveals a complex picture of the Vassar school district, with both high-performing and underperforming schools, significant socioeconomic and racial disparities, and potential challenges with funding and resource allocation.

Central School, the district's elementary school, stands out with relatively high performance on state assessments and a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the high schools. In contrast, the Clarence Fischer Center, an alternative high school, struggles with an alarmingly low 4-year graduation rate of 5.5% and a very high dropout rate of 66.6%. The school also serves a student population that is 45.95% African American, significantly higher than the other schools in the district.

Across the district, Vassar Senior High School and Central School perform below the state averages on standardized assessments, while Clarence Fischer Center has the lowest test scores. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.51% at Vassar Senior High School to 95.95% at Clarence Fischer Center, suggests that the Vassar Public Schools district faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student achievement. These findings highlight the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to address the systemic issues impacting student success across the district.