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#1568 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 49% in state
Venture Academy
High School · Zeeland Public Schools · Zeeland, MI
A Zeeland Public Schools high school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3390 100TH AVE, Zeeland, MI 49464
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2021)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Venture Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 20% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Venture Academy 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: Average658/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Zeeland), 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
$97,573
Median home value
$316,700
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49464; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeland West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 953 | Compare → |
| Zeeland East High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 956 | Compare → |
| Icademy GlobalCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| InnocademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 267 | 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.
Zeeland Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Venture Academy is listed in Zeeland Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Venture Academy
Venture Academy is a public high school in Zeeland, MI, part of Zeeland Public Schools, serving approximately 80 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,568 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Venture Academy
What grades does Venture Academy serve?
Venture Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Venture Academy?
Venture Academy has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Venture Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Venture Academy is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Venture Academy rank in MI?
Venture Academy ranks #1,568 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Venture Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Venture Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Venture Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Venture Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Venture Academy a charter school?
No, Venture Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Venture Academy a Title I school?
No, Venture Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Venture Academy?
36.2% of students at Venture Academy 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 88.8%
- Phone
- (616) 748-4740
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 49464)
- 29,738
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 49464; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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