Venture Academy

Summary:

Venture Academy is a public high school located in Zeeland, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 82 students. Despite being part of the Zeeland Public Schools district, which is ranked 105 out of 606 districts in Michigan, Venture Academy consistently underperforms compared to its neighboring high schools.

Venture Academy's academic performance is significantly lower than the surrounding schools, ranking 667 out of 735 Michigan high schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school also faces concerning challenges, including a high dropout rate of up to 32.4% and an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 73.2% in the same year. Additionally, Venture Academy's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, reaching a low of 56.7% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly lower than the high graduation rates of other Zeeland Public Schools and nearby Hudsonville High School.

Despite these challenges, Venture Academy serves a more diverse student population compared to the nearby Zeeland West and Zeeland East High Schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students. However, the school's spending per student is lower than the surrounding high-performing schools, suggesting that targeted interventions and support could potentially improve student outcomes at Venture Academy.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3390 100th Ave
       Zeeland, MI  49464-9604


(616) 748-4740

District: Zeeland Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,769 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  82

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.2%
Hispanic:
34.1%
Asian:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Venture Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.64. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Venture Academy 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 Venture Academy has the smallest high school student body size in the Zeeland Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (62.2%), Hispanic (34.1%), Asian (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Zeeland Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Venture Academy is 20. 1 high schools in the Zeeland Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Venture Academy employs 4.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Venture Academy is $10,769, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Zeeland Public Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Venture Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Zeeland Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Zeeland Public Schools 74th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Venture Academy

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Rank History for all students at Venture Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 8.82 689th 765 9.9%
2013 10.20 716th 805 11.1%
2015 17.36 679th 832 18.4%
2016 35.64 524th 852 38.5%
2017 6.74 712th 835 14.7%
2018 27.70 568th 824 31.1%
2019 9.35 599th 666 10.1%
2023 10.64 667th 735 9.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Venture Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.77 377th 755 50.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Venture Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.03 525th 710 26.1%
2023 17.06 514th 611 15.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Venture Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.76 421st 707 40.5%
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Rank History for White students at Venture Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.09 492nd 708 30.5%
2023 9.56 610th 647 5.7%
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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 Venture Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 47 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2005 31 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2006 24 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 28
2007 19 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 1 27
2008 25 n/a n/a 3 n/a n/a n/a 1 29
2009 26 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 28
2010 26 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2011 25 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 29
2012 28 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 32
2013 23 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 30
2014 26 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 32
2015 74 2 2 24 1 0 6 0 109
2016 73 2 2 26 1 0 4 0 108
2017 56 2 1 22 1 0 6 0 88
2018 59 2 2 14 1 0 3 0 81
2019 61 1 1 16 1 0 6 0 86
2020 51 1 2 26 0 1 5 0 86
2021 42 0 3 20 0 0 5 0 70
2022 47 2 5 25 0 0 1 0 80
2023 51 0 2 28 0 0 1 0 82

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 Venture Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 50 3.0 16.7 30
2005 37 2.0 18.5 37.8
2006 28 1.0 28.0 0
2007 27 2.0 13.5 34.6
2008 29 2.0 14.5 25
2009 28 2.0 14.0 32.1
2010 29 2.0 14.5 34.5
2011 29 2.0 14.5 44.8
2012 32 2.0 16.0 46.9
2013 30 2.0 15.0 50
2014 32 2.0 16.0 40.6
2015 109 4.0 27.2 25.7
2016 108 5.0 21.6 26.9
2017 88 3.8 23.1 36.4
2018 81 3.8 21.3 44.4
2019 86 3.9 22.0 44.2
2020 86 4.0 21.5 53.5
2021 70 4.2 16.6 55.7
2022 80 4.0 20.0 51.3
2023 82 4.1 20.0 48.8

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 Venture Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 50 3.0 16.7 30
2005 37 2.0 18.5 37.8
2006 28 1.0 28.0 0
2007 27 2.0 13.5 34.6
2008 29 2.0 14.5 25
2009 28 2.0 14.0 32.1
2010 29 2.0 14.5 34.5
2011 29 2.0 14.5 44.8
2012 32 2.0 16.0 46.9
2013 30 2.0 15.0 50
2014 32 2.0 16.0 40.6
2015 109 4.0 27.2 25.7
2016 108 5.0 21.6 26.9
2017 88 3.8 23.1 36.4
2018 81 3.8 21.3 44.4
2019 86 3.9 22.0 44.2
2020 86 4.0 21.5 53.5
2021 70 4.2 16.6 55.7
2022 80 4.0 20.0 51.3
2023 82 4.1 20.0 48.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Venture Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $335 (3.4%) $9,560 (96.6%) $9,895
2020 $329 (3.4%) $9,235 (96.6%) $9,564
2021 $423 (3.7%) $11,104 (96.3%) $11,526
2022 $1,305 (11.9%) $9,697 (88.1%) $11,002
2023 $356 (3.3%) $10,414 (96.7%) $10,769

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Venture Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 599th of 666 High schoolsRanks 667th of 735 High schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Venture Academy)23.813.2
 10.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Zeeland Public Schools)54.655.3
 0.7%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Venture Academy)23.825.6
 1.8%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Zeeland Public Schools)6162.4
 1.4%
   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 Students8682
 4.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1628
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White6151
 16.4%
Two or More Races61
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.2%48.8%
 4.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 82 students attended Venture Academy.

Students at Venture Academy are 62% White, 34% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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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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