Enrollment
82
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263666001546
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Zeeland · Resource Index
- 15
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Venture Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Venture Academy
Venture Academy is a small high school in Zeeland, Michigan, enrolling 82 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 82 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 63 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #60, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 55/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 98.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 71 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 82 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Zeeland Public Schools also operates Zeeland West High School (975 students) and Zeeland East High School (935 students) alongside Venture Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Venture Academy compares
Venture Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,560
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zeeland Public Schools, which includes Venture Academy.
$13,560
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 56.2%
Federal 5.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~82 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Venture Academy a good school?
Venture Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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