- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marquette, MI
Vandenboom Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Vandenboom Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260001301885
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vandenboom Alternative High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 127
- students enrolled
Vandenboom Alternative High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marquette Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260001301885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Vandenboom Alternative High School held near 151 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 8.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 260001301885 · Marquette, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 15.9:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Marquette Senior High School (940 students)
Vandenboom Alternative High School held near 151 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 8.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Vandenboom Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marquette Seni
Marquette Senior High School
940 students
- Bothwell Middl
Bothwell Middle School
696 students
- Cherry Creek E
Cherry Creek Elementary School
430 students
- Superior Hills
Superior Hills Elementary School
405 students
- Sandy Knoll Sc 322
Sandy Knoll School
322 students
- This school 127
Vandenboom Alternative High School
127 students
What this shows Vandenboom Alternative High School reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vandenboom Alternative High School compares
Vandenboom Alternative High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Two or More 10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Vandenboom Alternative High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Marquette Area Public Schools reports $13,390 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vandenboom Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bothwell Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherry Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Superior Hills Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandy Knoll School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vandenboom Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~127 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vandenboom Alternative High School
How many students attend Vandenboom Alternative High School?
Vandenboom Alternative High School has 127 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marquette, MI. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 151 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vandenboom Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vandenboom Alternative High School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vandenboom Alternative High School?
63.8% of students at Vandenboom Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vandenboom Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Vandenboom Alternative High School is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Marquette, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vandenboom Alternative High School?
Vandenboom Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Marquette Area Public Schools?
Besides Vandenboom Alternative High School, Marquette Area Public Schools also operates Marquette Senior High School (940 students), Bothwell Middle School (696 students), and Cherry Creek Elementary School (430 students). See the Marquette Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.