Vassar Senior High School

www.vassar.k12.mi.us/

481 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Vassar Senior High School is located in Vassar, Michigan, and serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the Vassar Public Schools district, the high school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to develop their academic skills while fostering personal growth and character development.

In addition to its core curriculum, Vassar Senior High School offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience. By maintaining a balance between rigorous coursework and student activities—such as athletics, clubs, and service organizations—the school strives to cultivate a well-rounded student body. The institution serves as a focal point for school spirit and community engagement in the Vassar area, working closely with families to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to reach their potential.

481

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vassar Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	418
Hispanic	37
Black	11
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
418 (86.9 %)
Hispanic
37 (7.7 %)
Black
11 (2.3 %)
Two or More
10 (2.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Vassar Public Schools
Phone:	(989)823-8534
Website:	http://www.vassar.k12.mi.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 6 63

Grade 7 64

Grade 8 67

Grade 9 61

Grade 10 89

Grade 11 60

Grade 12 74

Ungraded 3