Vicksburg Pathways High School

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Vicksburg Pathways High School ranks 402 nd of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Vicksburg Pathways High School is a public high school in Vicksburg, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 138. While part of the Vicksburg Community Schools district, which is ranked 195 out of 610 districts in Michigan, Vicksburg Pathways High School faces significant challenges compared to its larger counterpart, Vicksburg High School.

Vicksburg Pathways High School has consistently low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 12.5% to 48.3%, which is significantly lower than the 93.3% rate at Vicksburg High School. The school also has high dropout rates, ranging from 8.8% to 25.0%, much higher than the 1.1% rate at Vicksburg High School. Academically, Vicksburg Pathways High School students consistently underperform on standardized tests compared to the district and state averages, with only 31.3% of 11th-graders proficient or better in M-Step Science, compared to 46.5% for the district and 37.5% for the state.

Additionally, Vicksburg Pathways High School has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 56.52% receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, compared to 26.65% at Vicksburg High School. The school also has a less racially diverse student population, with a White student population ranging from 85.86% to 89.41% over the past three years, higher than the around 90% White student population at Vicksburg High School. These factors suggest that Vicksburg Pathways High School may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique challenges faced by its students and improve their academic and social-emotional outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

301 S Kalamazoo St
Vicksburg, MI 49097-1308

(269) 321-1088

District: Vicksburg Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
402^nd of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,413

Student/teacher ratio: 30.0

Number of students: 138

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vicksburg Pathways High School ranks worse than 54.1% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.89. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Vicksburg Pathways High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), two or more races (6.5%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vicksburg Pathways High School is 30. (See more...)

Compare Vicksburg Pathways High School employs 4.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vicksburg Pathways High School is $8,413.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vicksburg Pathways High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vicksburg Pathways High School 402^nd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Vicksburg Pathways High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Vicksburg Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Vicksburg Community Schools 195^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vicksburg Pathways High School

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Rank History for all students at Vicksburg Pathways High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	40.07	514^th	832	38.2%
2016	25.57	595^th	852	30.2%
2017	19.59	585^th	835	29.9%
2018	16.95	634^th	824	23.1%
2019	20.66	538^th	666	19.2%
2023	40.25	425^th	735	42.2%
2024	42.89	402^nd	743	45.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vicksburg Pathways High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.14	395^th	614	35.7%
2024	44.48	336^th	654	48.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Vicksburg Pathways High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	13.66	580^th	710	18.3%
2023	28.59	440^th	611	28.0%
2024	61.73	197^th	619	68.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Vicksburg Pathways High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.14	446^th	611	27.0%
2024	24.88	490^th	633	22.6%

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Rank History for White students at Vicksburg Pathways High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	10.91	612^th	708	13.6%
2019	7.31	548^th	582	5.8%
2023	17.39	557^th	647	13.9%
2024	28.64	455^th	638	28.7%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Vicksburg Pathways High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	73	1	0	2	1	2	79
2014	83	3	0	5	1	4	96
2015	89	0	0	5	1	7	102
2016	68	1	0	7	2	4	82
2017	68	4	0	4	2	4	82
2018	82	2	1	4	1	6	96
2019	82	0	1	3	2	3	91
2020	79	1	1	3	2	3	89
2021	76	1	1	1	1	5	85
2022	85	2	1	3	0	8	99
2023	123	2	0	3	1	9	138

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 Vicksburg Pathways High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	79	0.9	87.7	44.3
2014	96	1.0	96.0	40.6
2015	102	1.0	102.0	32.4
2016	82	1.0	82.0	23.2
2017	82	1.5	54.6	17.1
2018	96	0.0	9600.0	40.6
2019	91	1.8	48.9	38.5
2020	89	1.6	54.6	59.6
2021	85	1.6	51.5	43.5
2022	99	1.5	63.8	52.5
2023	138	4.6	30.0	56.5

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 Vicksburg Pathways High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	79	0.9	87.7	44.3
2014	96	1.0	96.0	40.6
2015	102	1.0	102.0	32.4
2016	82	1.0	82.0	23.2
2017	82	1.5	54.6	17.1
2018	96	0.0	9600.0	40.6
2019	91	1.8	48.9	38.5
2020	89	1.6	54.6	59.6
2021	85	1.6	51.5	43.5
2022	99	1.5	63.8	52.5
2023	138	4.6	30.0	56.5

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 Vicksburg Pathways High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$441 (6.5%)	$6,358 (93.5%)	$6,798
2020	$454 (6.5%)	$6,539 (93.5%)	$6,993
2021	$562 (7.3%)	$7,108 (92.7%)	$7,671
2022	$738 (9.0%)	$7,505 (91.0%)	$8,243
2023	$1,033 (12.3%)	$7,380 (87.7%)	$8,413

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vicksburg Pathways High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 538^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 425^th of 735 High schools	23%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Vicksburg Pathways High School)	33.3	26.1	7.2%
11th Grade Social Studies (Vicksburg Community Schools)	57.8	46.2	11.6%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Vicksburg Pathways High School)	32	50	18%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Vicksburg Community Schools)	62.6	72	9.4%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	91	138	51.6%
African American	0	2
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	82	123	50%
Two or More Races	3	9	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.5%	56.5%	18.1%

Schools Near Vicksburg Pathways High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)		M-Step Math (2024)		M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vicksburg Pathways High School	Public	9-12	301 S Kalamazoo St	Vicksburg	49097	Kalamazoo County	Vicksburg Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 321-1088	138	5	30.0	56.5%	123 (89.1%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.5%)	42.9	402^nd of 743 public high schools	45.9%		40.3	425^th of 735 public high schools	42.2%	23			42.4							31.3		34.4	$8,413	$1,033	$7,380
Vicksburg High School	Public	9-12	501 E Highway St	Vicksburg	49097	Kalamazoo County	Vicksburg Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 321-1088	728	37	19.4	26.6%	655 (90.0%)	10 (1.4%)	21 (2.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.9%)	76.2	142^nd of 743 public high schools	80.9%		84.5	90^th of 735 public high schools	87.8%	52			63.9	40.8						49.4		41.0	$14,549	$625	$13,925
Schoolcraft High School	Public	7-12	13400 S 14th St	Schoolcraft	49087	Kalamazoo County	Schoolcraft Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 488-7350	499	26	19.3	29.9%	457 (91.6%)	4 (0.8%)	17 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.2%)	87	76^th of 743 public high schools	89.8%		75.6	146^th of 735 public high schools	80.1%	70	73.7	26.3	73.0	47.3		52.6		52.6	30.8	44.9	41.8	60.9	$13,206	$1,659	$11,548
Portage Central High School	Public	9-12	8135 S Westnedge Ave	Portage	49002	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 323-5200	1,420	69	20.6	16.1%	1,089 (76.7%)	37 (2.6%)	86 (6.1%)	103 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	105 (7.4%)	92.9	45^th of 743 public high schools	93.9%		71.4	176^th of 735 public high schools	76.1%	131			80.2	50.3						60.5		56.5	$13,347	$749	$12,598
Mendon MiddleHigh School	Public	6-12	148 Kirby Rd	Mendon	49072	St. Joseph County	Mendon Community School District	No	No	No	No	(269) 496-8491	267	18	14.9	51.3%	241 (90.3%)	9 (3.4%)	10 (3.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	35	468^th of 743 public high schools	37.0%		57.6	288^th of 735 public high schools	60.8%	180	66.7		50.0	12.5	33.3	13.2	27.3	10.5	33.3	30.8	38.9	25.6	$12,104	$781	$11,322
Portage Community High School	Public	9-12	1010 W Milham Ave	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 323-6700	138	11	12.5	71.0%	74 (53.6%)	24 (17.4%)	19 (13.8%)	5 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (11.6%)	25.1	552^nd of 743 public high schools	25.7%					(n/a)										28.6		19.1	$23,452	$572	$22,880
Portage Northern High School	Public	9-12	1000 Idaho Ave	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 323-5400	1,252	61	20.3	30.7%	837 (66.9%)	106 (8.5%)	108 (8.6%)	73 (5.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	125 (10.0%)	77.4	132^nd of 743 public high schools	82.2%		82.1	104^th of 735 public high schools	85.9%	28			70.2	36.4						49.2		44.3	$13,693	$880	$12,813
Loy Norrix High School	Public	9-12	606 E Kilgore Rd	Kalamazoo	49001	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 337-0200	1,771	73	24.2	67.5%	708 (40.0%)	501 (28.3%)	335 (18.9%)	23 (1.3%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	200 (11.3%)	58.7	272^nd of 743 public high schools	63.4%		50	345^th of 735 public high schools	53.1%	73			51.4	23.1						41.5		45.8	$14,759	$2,321	$12,438
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program	Public	9-12	3333 S Westnedge Ave	Kalamazoo	49008	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 548-0190	110	6	18.3	86.4%	32 (29.1%)	59 (53.6%)	10 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.2%)	38.6	438^th of 743 public high schools	41.0%		23.9	557^th of 735 public high schools	24.2%	119			38.1							27.3		36.4	$9,086	$1,263	$7,823
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	400 W Crosstown Pkwy	Kalamazoo	49001	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Covenant Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(269) 888-2700	132	8	17.6	97.7%	28 (21.2%)	71 (53.8%)	19 (14.4%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.3%)								(n/a)													$10,628	$1,324	$9,304

Frequently Asked Questions about Vicksburg Pathways High School

How many students attend Vicksburg Pathways High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 138 students attended Vicksburg Pathways High School.

Is Vicksburg Pathways High School a good school?

Vicksburg Pathways High School ranks 402^nd of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Vicksburg Pathways High School in?

Vicksburg Community Schools

What is the racial makeup of Vicksburg Pathways High School?

Students at Vicksburg Pathways High School are 89% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

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