- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, MI
Vandercook Lake High School
Federal NCES profile for Vandercook Lake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263465007043
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vandercook Lake High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Vandercook Lake High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vandercook Lake High School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: Vandercook Lake Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263465007043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Vandercook Lake High School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 263465007043 · Jackson, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 13.6:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Townsend Elementary School (316 students)
Vandercook Lake High School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Vandercook Lake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Townsend Eleme
Townsend Elementary School
316 students
- This school
Vandercook Lake High School
258 students
- Vandercook Lak 55
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
55 students
What this shows Vandercook Lake High School reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vandercook Lake High School compares
Vandercook Lake 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
76.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,261
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Two or More 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 4.7%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Vandercook Lake High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Vandercook Lake Public Schools reports $15,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vandercook Lake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Vandercook Lake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Central Michigan Virtual
Standard public school
402 students 80.4:1 students per teacher
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Standard public school
260 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
Special-education school
240 students 4:1 students per teacher
Northwest Connect
Alternative education program
157 students 39.3:1 students per teacher
Way East Jackson
Alternative education program
16 students
Nationwide other 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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vandercook Lake High School
How many students attend Vandercook Lake High School?
Vandercook Lake High School has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, MI. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vandercook Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vandercook Lake High School is 13.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% lower 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 Vandercook Lake High School?
70.5% of students at Vandercook Lake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vandercook Lake High School?
The largest demographic group at Vandercook Lake High School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vandercook Lake High School?
Vandercook Lake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vandercook Lake High School rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Vandercook Lake High School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Jackson, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Vandercook Lake Public Schools?
Besides Vandercook Lake High School, Vandercook Lake Public Schools also operates Townsend Elementary School (316 students) and Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy (55 students). See the Vandercook Lake Public Schools district page for the complete list.