Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School serves 282 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 40:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School's student population of 282 students has grown by 907% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
282 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
16:1
Hispanic
26%
9%
Black
14%
18%
White
57%
63%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
33.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School?
The graduation rate of Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School?
282 students attend Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School?
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School offer ?
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School part of?
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School is part of Vestaburg Community Schools.
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