Vandercook Lake High School

308 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

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.

308

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vandercook Lake High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	16
Black	13
Asian	1
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
247 (80.2 %)
Two or More
30 (9.7 %)
Hispanic
16 (5.2 %)
Black
13 (4.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Vandercook Lake Public Schools
Phone:	(517)782-8167
Website:	http://vandyschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 59

Grade 9 57

Grade 10 46

Grade 11 45

Grade 12 39