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#1708 of 3,192 schools in MI
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming
High School · Vestaburg Community Schools · Vestaburg, MI
A high school in Vestaburg, MI where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7188 AVENUE B, Vestaburg, MI 48891
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 75% proficient (2019)
- 27.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 50% across the 2-year record (2018–2019).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2019) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2018-2019)
Based on 4 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming 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 75Very Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,661
Median home value
$123,300
Median rent
$872/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48891; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Michigan Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 0.1 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Godwin Heights Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 653 | Compare → |
| Godwin Heights Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Wyoming High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,283 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Vestaburg Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,788NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming is listed in Vestaburg Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming is a public high school in Vestaburg, MI, part of Vestaburg Community Schools, serving approximately 257 students in grades 9th-12th with a 51.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,708 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming
What grades does Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming serve?
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming?
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming?
The student-teacher ratio at Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming is 51.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming rank in MI?
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming ranks #1,708 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming's MySchoolScout rating?
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019).
Is Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming a charter school?
No, Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming a Title I school?
No, Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming?
72.4% of students at Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming 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
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 51.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kent County
- Phone
- (989) 268-5353
- 4-Year Graduation
- 27.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48891)
- 2,923
- Area average commute
- 36.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 48891; 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, 2018-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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