Vestaburg Community High School

252 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Vestaburg Community High School, located in Vestaburg, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Vestaburg Community School District. As a small, rural district, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit environment where students can receive personalized attention. The institution is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, pursuing vocational training, or enrolling in higher education.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic development, working to provide a comprehensive curriculum that meets state standards while maintaining the intimate feel of a village school. By leveraging resources through the district’s website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and stakeholders, ensuring that the community remains actively engaged in the educational process. Overall, Vestaburg Community High School acts as the heart of its district, prioritizing student growth and local connection.

252

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vestaburg Community High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	14
Two or More	6

White
232 (92.1 %)
Hispanic
14 (5.6 %)
Two or More
6 (2.4 %)

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:	Vestaburg Community Schools
Phone:	(989)268-5343
Website:	http://www.vcs-k12.net
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
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 7 53

Grade 8 41

Grade 9 37

Grade 10 55

Grade 11 32

Grade 12 34