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#2285 of 3,192 schools in MI
Vandercook Lake High School
High School · Vandercook Lake Public Schools · Jackson, MI
A high school in Jackson, MI where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 EAST GOLF AVE, Jackson, MI 49203
- Math 11% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 18% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vandercook Lake High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vandercook Lake High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,833/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,689
Median home value
$150,900
Median rent
$992/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandercook Lake Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 1–12 | 0.0 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Jackson Preparatory Early CollegeCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | 6–12 | 2.5 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Jackson ISD Local Based Special Education ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Michigan Center Jrsr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–12 | 3.1 mi | 642 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Vandercook Lake Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vandercook Lake High School is listed in Vandercook Lake Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vandercook Lake High School
Vandercook Lake High School is a public high school in Jackson, MI, part of Vandercook Lake Public Schools, serving approximately 294 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,285 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vandercook Lake High School
What grades does Vandercook Lake High School serve?
Vandercook Lake High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Vandercook Lake High School?
Vandercook Lake High School has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vandercook Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vandercook Lake High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vandercook Lake High School rank in MI?
Vandercook Lake High School ranks #2,285 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Vandercook Lake High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vandercook Lake High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Vandercook Lake High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vandercook Lake High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vandercook Lake High School a charter school?
No, Vandercook Lake High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vandercook Lake High School a Title I school?
No, Vandercook Lake High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vandercook Lake High School?
80.3% of students at Vandercook Lake High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 294
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.6%
- Phone
- (517) 782-8167
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 49203)
- 36,520
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49203; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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