- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Imlay City, MI
Venture High School
Federal NCES profile for Venture High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261910000053
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Venture High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Imlay City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 24
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Venture High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Imlay City, MI.
School address
District: Imlay City Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261910000053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Venture High School shrank from 58 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 261910000053 · Imlay City, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 74.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Imlay City High School (554 students)
Venture High School shrank from 58 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Venture High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Imlay City Hig
Imlay City High School
554 students
- Borland Elemen
Borland Elementary School
396 students
- Imlay City Mid
Imlay City Middle School
395 students
- Weston Element
Weston Elementary School
389 students
- This school 24
Venture High School
24 students
What this shows Venture High School reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Venture High School compares
Venture High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$14,275
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 8.3%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Venture High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Imlay City Community Schools reports $14,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Venture High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imlay City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Borland Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Imlay City Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Weston Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Venture High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Venture High School
How many students attend Venture High School?
Venture High School has 24 students enrolled. It is a high school in Imlay City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 50 (2023-24), down 8.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Venture High School?
74.1% of students at Venture High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Venture High School?
The largest demographic group at Venture High School is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Imlay City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Venture High School?
Venture High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Venture High School rank among public schools in Imlay City?
By Resource Investment Index, Venture High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Imlay City, 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 Imlay City on the city page.
What other schools are in Imlay City Community Schools?
Besides Venture High School, Imlay City Community Schools also operates Imlay City High School (554 students), Borland Elementary School (396 students), and Imlay City Middle School (395 students). See the Imlay City Community Schools district page for the complete list.