Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center

www.athertonschools.org

57 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The Vern Van Y Educational Center is a specialized facility operating under the Atherton Community Schools district in Burton, Michigan. Unlike a traditional K-12 school, the center functions as a dedicated hub for alternative and supplemental programming, designed to provide a tailored educational environment for students who may benefit from non-traditional learning pathways. The facility emphasizes student-centered instruction and offers a supportive setting for those who require additional flexibility or specific resources to meet their graduation requirements.

Located on Clarice Avenue, the center reflects the district’s commitment to academic inclusivity by providing specialized services that accommodate a diverse range of student needs. By operating as a distinct educational site within the Atherton school system, the Vern Van Y Educational Center ensures that all students—regardless of their academic journey or personal circumstances—have access to the tools and guidance necessary to achieve their educational goals and prepare for post-secondary success.

Total Students

2.4

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	3
Black	18
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
27 (47.4 %)
Black
18 (31.6 %)
Two or More
8 (14.0 %)
Hispanic
3 (5.3 %)
American Indian
1 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Atherton Community Schools
Phone:	(810)591-0850
Website:	http://www.athertonschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	57
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Kindergarten 1

Grade 9 17

Grade 10 20

Grade 11 10

Grade 12 9