Vandercook Lake Public Schools

The Vandercook Lake Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 high school, and 1 virtual academy. The data reveals significant challenges across the district, with standout issues at each school.

Townsend Elementary School stands out for its consistently low academic performance, with only 26% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA and Math, well below state averages. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.9% and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, Vandercook Lake High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.7%, but also a concerning dropout rate of 5.1% and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 40.4%.

The Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy raises the most significant concerns, with an extremely low 4-year graduation rate of only 36.8% and a high dropout rate of 26.3%. The virtual academy also has the lowest per-student spending in the district at $9,404, compared to around $16,000 for the other two schools. These findings suggest that the district as a whole may need to implement comprehensive strategies to address the systemic challenges faced by its schools.