Van Buren Tech

www.vbisd.org

High School 11th - 12th

School Overview

The Van Buren Technology Center (VBTC), located in Lawrence, Michigan, serves as a specialized educational hub within the Van Buren Intermediate School District. It is designed to provide high school students from across the region with advanced Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. By bridging the gap between traditional classroom learning and real-world industry requirements, the center offers hands-on training in diverse fields such as automotive technology, health sciences, computer programming, graphic design, and skilled trades.

The primary mission of the center is to prepare students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into the workforce. Through partnerships with local businesses and industry professionals, VBTC ensures that its curriculum remains relevant to current job market demands. Students attending the center have the opportunity to earn professional certifications and college credit, gaining a competitive edge by mastering technical skills in state-of-the-art facilities before they graduate from high school.

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Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Van Buren ISD
Phone:	(269)674-8091
Website:	http://www.vbisd.org
Grade Range:	11th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

11th

12th