VANDERCOOK LAKE HIGH SCHOOL

Vandercook Lake High School is a public high school that is part of the Vandercook Lake Public Schools school district, located in JACKSON, MI with about 574 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Vandercook Lake High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Vandercook Lake High School, located in Jackson, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Vandercook Lake Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community environment where students are encouraged to achieve both academic excellence and personal growth. By maintaining a smaller school atmosphere, the district emphasizes individualized attention, allowing staff to build strong relationships with students while preparing them for post-secondary success, whether that involves college, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects alongside various elective opportunities designed to engage students' interests. Beyond the classroom, Vandercook Lake High School promotes a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. These programs are intended to develop leadership, teamwork, and school spirit, helping students become active and responsible members of the broader Jackson community.

For more information, contact Vandercook Lake High School at (517) 782-8167 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1000 EAST GOLF AVE
JACKSON, MI 49203-5730
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VANDERCOOK LAKE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in JACKSON, MI with about 574 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
574
Teachers:
34.55
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 574 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending VANDERCOOK LAKE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
85.9%
Two or more races
4.7%
Black or African American
4.5%
Hispanic/Latino
4.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.