- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Zeeland, MI
Venture Academy
Federal NCES profile for Venture Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263666001546
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Venture Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Zeeland · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Venture Academy has class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Venture Academy ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Zeeland, MI.
School address
District: Zeeland Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263666001546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Venture Academy held near 80 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.1 → 4.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 263666001546 · Zeeland, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
82 enr · 20.5:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Zeeland West High School (975 students)
Venture Academy held near 80 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.1 → 4.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Venture Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zeeland West H
Zeeland West High School
975 students
- Zeeland East H
Zeeland East High School
935 students
- Cityside Middl
Cityside Middle School
771 students
- Creekside Midd
Creekside Middle School
577 students
- New Groningen
New Groningen School
512 students
- This school 82
Venture Academy
82 students
What this shows Venture Academy reports 82 students on the CCD universe file.
How Venture Academy compares
Venture Academy 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 28% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 82 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
82
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Michigan - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
98.8%
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
$15,185
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 65.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 86.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Venture Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Zeeland Public Schools reports $15,185 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Venture Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeland West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zeeland East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cityside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Groningen School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Venture Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~82 students)
Frequently asked questions about Venture Academy
How many students attend Venture Academy?
Venture Academy has 82 students enrolled. It is a high school in Zeeland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 80 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Venture Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Venture Academy is 20.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Venture Academy?
39.0% of students at Venture Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Venture Academy?
The largest demographic group at Venture Academy is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Zeeland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Venture Academy?
Venture Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Venture Academy rank among public schools in Zeeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Venture Academy ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Zeeland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Zeeland on the city page.
What other schools are in Zeeland Public Schools?
Besides Venture Academy, Zeeland Public Schools also operates Zeeland West High School (975 students), Zeeland East High School (935 students), and Cityside Middle School (771 students). See the Zeeland Public Schools district page for the complete list.