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#1318 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 41% in state
Vassar Senior High School
High School · Vassar Public Schools · Vassar, MI
A high school in Vassar, MI where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
220 ATHLETIC ST, Vassar, MI 48768
- Math 14% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 32% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vassar Senior High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vassar Senior 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,460/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vassar), 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
$63,363
Median home value
$137,900
Median rent
$719/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48768; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Fischer CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 14 | 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.
Vassar Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vassar Senior High School is listed in Vassar Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vassar Senior High School
Vassar Senior High School is a public high school in Vassar, MI, part of Vassar Public Schools, serving approximately 474 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,318 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vassar Senior High School
What grades does Vassar Senior High School serve?
Vassar Senior High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Vassar Senior High School?
Vassar Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 474 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vassar Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vassar Senior High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vassar Senior High School rank in MI?
Vassar Senior High School ranks #1,318 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Vassar Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vassar Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Vassar Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vassar Senior High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vassar Senior High School a charter school?
No, Vassar Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vassar Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Vassar Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vassar Senior High School?
59.5% of students at Vassar Senior 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 474
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tuscola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (989) 823-8534
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48768)
- 9,144
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 48768; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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