Vestaburg Community High School

Summary:

Vestaburg Community High School is a public magnet high school serving grades 7-12 in the small town of Vestaburg, Michigan. With a student population of 252, the school is part of the Vestaburg Community Schools district, which is ranked 469 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vestaburg Community High School faces several challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a lack of racial diversity. The school consistently underperforms the state average on standardized test scores, with only 23.7% of 7th graders proficient in ELA and 11.9% proficient in Math, compared to state averages of 37.9% and 32.1%, respectively. Additionally, the school has experienced fluctuating graduation rates, ranging from 78.3% to 97.7%, and high chronic absenteeism rates, from 13.2% to 53.5%. Compared to nearby schools like Shepherd High School, Alma Senior High School, and Central Montcalm Middle High School, Vestaburg Community High School consistently underperforms on academic measures, graduation rates, and other key metrics.

The school's declining statewide ranking, from 276 out of 561 Michigan high schools in 2020-2021 to 625 out of 743 in 2023-2024, suggests the need for a comprehensive review of its educational practices and strategies to improve student outcomes. Additionally, the school's high percentage of students (over 50%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch indicates a lower socioeconomic status compared to the state and nearby schools, which may contribute to the challenges the school faces.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 7-12

 7100 Avenue B
       Vestaburg, MI  48891-9502


(989) 268-5343

District: Vestaburg Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
625th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,628 Help


Feeder schools for Vestaburg Community High School:

Elementary:    Vestaburg Community Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  252

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.1%
Hispanic:
5.6%
Two or more races:
2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vestaburg Community High School ranks worse than 75.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.86. (See more...)
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Compare Details Vestaburg Community High School ranks worse than 84.1% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.65. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Vestaburg Community High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.1%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Vestaburg Community Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vestaburg Community High School is 16, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Vestaburg Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vestaburg Community High School is $16,628, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Vestaburg Community Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vestaburg Community High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vestaburg Community High School 680th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Vestaburg Community High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Vestaburg Community High School 625th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Vestaburg Community High School in the ranking list.)

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Vestaburg Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Vestaburg Community Schools 469th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vestaburg Community High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Vestaburg Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 41.53 568th 900 36.9%
2013 27.05 706th 919 23.2%
2014 35.00 643rd 921 30.2%
2015 38.69 587th 919 36.1%
2016 43.43 507th 894 43.3%
2017 46.73 388th 821 52.7%
2018 47.82 458th 838 45.3%
2019 23.97 622nd 792 21.5%
2021 40.67 376th 675 44.3%
2022 62.22 236th 776 69.6%
2023 31.92 587th 883 33.5%
2024 22.86 680th 897 24.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vestaburg Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.19 437th 815 46.4%
2021 56.27 183rd 523 65.0%
2022 68.45 140th 691 79.7%
2023 44.48 433rd 825 47.5%
2024 20.98 678th 836 18.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Vestaburg Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.35 418th 794 47.4%
2019 38.93 390th 658 40.7%
2023 50.48 324th 770 57.9%
2024 29.34 552nd 771 28.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Vestaburg Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.85 437th 797 45.2%
2022 39.19 377th 658 42.7%
2023 17.02 657th 776 15.3%
2024 23.63 609th 786 22.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Vestaburg Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.21 407th 678 40.0%
2019 17.22 547th 624 12.3%
2021 28.59 422nd 577 26.9%
2022 49.87 281st 638 56.0%
2023 20.26 581st 688 15.6%
2024 13.35 637th 701 9.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Vestaburg Community High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Vestaburg Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.21 306th 705 56.6%
2007 61.18 360th 767 53.1%
2008 63.13 350th 750 53.3%
2009 66.45 319th 754 57.7%
2010 67.97 312th 765 59.2%
2011 54.92 454th 784 42.1%
2012 50.14 434th 773 43.9%
2013 38.87 512th 805 36.4%
2014 33.85 541st 799 32.3%
2015 41.31 506th 832 39.2%
2016 35.94 521st 852 38.8%
2017 36.27 486th 835 41.8%
2018 24.30 587th 824 28.8%
2019 22.69 525th 666 21.2%
2021 47.00 276th 561 50.8%
2023 31.92 504th 735 31.4%
2024 15.65 625th 743 15.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vestaburg Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.01 443rd 755 41.3%
2023 47.83 303rd 614 50.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Vestaburg Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.79 527th 710 25.8%
2019 38.23 361st 554 34.8%
2023 21.95 485th 611 20.6%
2024 32.86 407th 619 34.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Vestaburg Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.38 546th 707 22.8%
2023 20.16 504th 611 17.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Vestaburg Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.90 584th 708 17.5%
2019 13.16 524th 582 10.0%
2021 50.95 222nd 516 57.0%
2023 20.23 537th 647 17.0%
2024 6.86 609th 638 4.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Vestaburg Community High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 354 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 361
1989 326 0 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 336
1990 317 1 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1991 312 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1992 299 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 304
1993 297 2 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 304
1994 300 3 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1995 299 2 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 312
1996 299 2 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 312
1997 348 4 6 9 3 n/a n/a 0 370
1998 328 7 1 12 6 n/a n/a 0 354
1999 181 2 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 196
2000 178 2 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 190
2001 178 2 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 193
2002 208 5 0 4 1 n/a n/a 3 221
2003 208 5 0 4 1 n/a n/a 3 221
2004 192 6 0 5 1 n/a n/a 5 209
2005 202 9 0 2 0 n/a n/a 4 217
2006 232 7 0 5 0 n/a n/a 10 254
2007 231 5 0 6 0 n/a n/a 10 252
2008 236 3 n/a 4 1 n/a n/a 6 250
2009 229 4 0 4 1 n/a n/a 6 244
2010 216 2 0 3 1 n/a n/a 3 225
2011 224 2 0 10 1 0 0 0 237
2012 332 4 1 20 3 0 0 0 360
2013 328 5 1 19 3 0 2 0 358
2014 292 1 2 16 3 0 1 0 315
2015 276 1 1 14 2 0 2 0 296
2016 253 2 1 14 2 0 1 0 273
2017 251 3 1 15 2 0 2 0 274
2018 243 2 0 17 0 0 2 0 264
2019 230 0 0 12 0 0 2 0 244
2020 253 0 0 17 0 0 3 0 273
2021 231 0 0 13 0 0 8 0 252
2022 222 0 0 9 0 0 7 0 238
2023 232 0 0 14 0 0 6 0 252

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vestaburg Community High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 361 n/a n/a n/a
1989 336 n/a n/a 45.5
1990 326 24.0 13.5 42
1991 320 n/a n/a n/a
1992 304 n/a n/a n/a
1993 304 n/a 0.0 0
1994 309 17.0 18.2 62.8
1995 312 19.6 15.9 71.2
1996 312 19.6 15.9 71.2
1997 370 20.0 18.5 60
1998 354 22.0 16.1 66.4
1999 196 15.0 13.1 44.4
2000 190 13.1 14.5 86.8
2001 193 14.8 13.0 98.4
2002 221 15.2 14.5 100
2003 221 15.2 14.5 100
2004 209 16.0 13.1 101
2005 217 15.4 14.1 100.5
2006 254 16.5 15.4 102.9
2007 252 16.2 15.6 53.7
2008 250 15.3 16.3 46.7
2009 244 14.3 17.1 50.8
2010 225 15.2 14.7 27.9
2011 237 12.2 19.3 50.6
2012 360 19.0 18.9 51.4
2013 358 16.0 22.3 50.8
2014 315 16.5 19.0 58.4
2015 296 17.0 17.4 57.1
2016 273 18.0 15.1 61.2
2017 274 14.6 18.7 62.8
2018 264 19.6 13.4 58.3
2019 244 17.2 14.1 53.3
2020 273 15.0 18.1 61.5
2021 252 16.5 15.2 65.9
2022 238 15.1 15.7 50
2023 252 15.7 16.0 56.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vestaburg Community High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 361 n/a n/a n/a
1989 336 n/a n/a 45.5
1990 326 24.0 13.5 42
1991 320 n/a n/a n/a
1992 304 n/a n/a n/a
1993 304 n/a 0.0 0
1994 309 17.0 18.2 62.8
1995 312 19.6 15.9 71.2
1996 312 19.6 15.9 71.2
1997 370 20.0 18.5 60
1998 354 22.0 16.1 66.4
1999 196 15.0 13.1 44.4
2000 190 13.1 14.5 86.8
2001 193 14.8 13.0 98.4
2002 221 15.2 14.5 100
2003 221 15.2 14.5 100
2004 209 16.0 13.1 101
2005 217 15.4 14.1 100.5
2006 254 16.5 15.4 102.9
2007 252 16.2 15.6 53.7
2008 250 15.3 16.3 46.7
2009 244 14.3 17.1 50.8
2010 225 15.2 14.7 27.9
2011 237 12.2 19.3 50.6
2012 360 19.0 18.9 51.4
2013 358 16.0 22.3 50.8
2014 315 16.5 19.0 58.4
2015 296 17.0 17.4 57.1
2016 273 18.0 15.1 61.2
2017 274 14.6 18.7 62.8
2018 264 19.6 13.4 58.3
2019 244 17.2 14.1 53.3
2020 273 15.0 18.1 61.5
2021 252 16.5 15.2 65.9
2022 238 15.1 15.7 50
2023 252 15.7 16.0 56.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vestaburg Community High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $363 (3.2%) $11,028 (96.8%) $11,391
2020 $372 (2.9%) $12,341 (97.1%) $12,712
2021 $1,232 (8.9%) $12,575 (91.1%) $13,807
2022 $1,251 (9.2%) $12,308 (90.8%) $13,559
2023 $1,846 (11.1%) $14,782 (88.9%) $16,628

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vestaburg Community High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 622nd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 587th of 883 Middle schools
 12.1%
Ranks 525th of 666 High schoolsRanks 504th of 735 High schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vestaburg Community High School)31.422
 9.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Vestaburg Community Schools)31.422
 9.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Vestaburg Community High School)407.8
 32.2%
   7th Grade Math (Vestaburg Community Schools)407.8
 32.2%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Vestaburg Community High School)13.920
 6.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Vestaburg Community Schools)13.920
 6.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vestaburg Community High School)32.450
 17.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Vestaburg Community Schools)32.450
 17.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vestaburg Community High School)13.526.5
 13%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Vestaburg Community Schools)13.526.5
 13%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Vestaburg Community High School)21.422.2
 0.8%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Vestaburg Community Schools)25.925
 0.9%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Vestaburg Community High School)46.744.8
 1.9%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Vestaburg Community Schools)45.628.4
 17.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students244252
 3.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1214
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White230232
 0.9%
Two or More Races26
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.3%56.7%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Vestaburg Community High School

Students at Vestaburg Community High School are 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 252 students attended Vestaburg Community High School.

Vestaburg Community High School ranks in the bottom 15.9% of Michigan high schools.

Vestaburg Community High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Vestaburg Community Elementary School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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