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#1449 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 45% in state

Venture High School

High School · Imlay City Community Schools · Imlay City, MI

An Imlay City Community Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

2061 SOUTH ALMONT AVE, Imlay City, MI 48444

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$14,414
Chronic Absenteeism78%

Students at Venture High School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 21% (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 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

82%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Venture 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. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,304/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Imlay City), 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

$69,010

Median home value

$237,200

Median rent

$800/mo

College educated

12.7%

Homeownership

76.2%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48444; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Imlay City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–120.9 mi518Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Imlay City Community Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$14,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Venture High School is listed in Imlay City Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Venture High School

Venture High School is a public high school in Imlay City, MI, part of Imlay City Community Schools, serving approximately 50 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,449 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Venture High School

What grades does Venture High School serve?

Venture High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Venture High School?

Venture High School has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.

How does Venture High School rank in MI?

Venture High School ranks #1,449 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Venture High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Venture High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Venture High School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Venture High School a charter school?

No, Venture High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Venture High School a Title I school?

No, Venture High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Venture High School?

82.0% of students at Venture 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
50
0
Type
alternative
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lapeer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
78.0%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 48444)
9,320
Area average commute
33.9 min
Area median age
41.4
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 48444; 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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