�鶹��ý

Home > Michigan > Montcalm County

Vestaburg Community Schools

7188 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891-9502

( shown in map)

:

5/

10

Bottom 50%

Tel: (989) 268-5353

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 565 students in Vestaburg Community Schools. This district's average high is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Michigan.

Public High Schools in Vestaburg Community Schools have an score of 16% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average).

Public High School in Vestaburg Community School have a of 45%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Vestaburg Community High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview

This School District

This State (MI)

# Schools

4 Schools

1,342 Schools

# Students

875 Students

534,695 Students

# Teachers

48 Teachers

30,586 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

18:1

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Vestaburg Community Schools	Michigan
7	57	20
8	49	23
9	124	129
10	123	128
11	130	124
12	82	123

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank

Vestaburg Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 45% has decreased from 90% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (MI)

#437 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Vestaburg Community Schools
2023	#437
2022	#454
2021	#482
2019	#508
2018	#516
2017	#600
2016	#605
2015	#650
2014	#652
2013	#658
2012	#566

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

30%

35%

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Vestaburg Community Schools	Michigan
2023	30%	35%
2022	30%	34%
2021	27%	36%
2019	33%	40%
2018	24%	37%
2017	27%	39%
2016	24%	38%
2015	23%	37%
2014	26%	41%
2013	23%	41%
2012	24%	37%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

38%

45%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Vestaburg Community Schools	Michigan
2022	38%	45%
2021	37%	48%
2019	37%	49%
2018	24%	43%
2017	34%	49%
2016	39%	50%
2015	34%	49%
2014	57%	67%
2013	56%	65%
2012	59%	64%
2011	77%	80%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

40-44%

38%

Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Vestaburg Community Schools	Michigan
2022	42%	38%
2021	17%	23%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

45%

81%

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Vestaburg Community Schools	Michigan
2023	45%	81%
2022	45%	81%
2021	42%	84%
2020	42%	86%
2019	47%	85%
2018	90%	85%
2017	90%	85%
2016	84%	85%
2015	90%	85%
2014	90%	84%
2013	90%	84%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:

0.31

0.55

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Vestaburg Community Schools	Michigan
2023	0.35	0.55
2022	0.37	0.55
2021	0.35	0.54
2020	0.23	0.53
2019	0.23	0.53
2018	0.14	0.53
2017	0.14	0.53
2016	0.12	0.52
2015	0.15	0.50
2014	0.14	0.50
2013	0.16	0.49
2012	0.16	0.49
2011	0.11	0.48
2010	0.09	0.47
2009	0.08	0.46
2008	0.11	0.46
2007	0.11	0.46
2006	0.08	0.43
2005	0.10	0.44
2004	0.09	0.43
2003	0.09	0.44
2002	0.13	0.42
2001	0.13	0.42
2000	0.13	0.40
1999	0.11	0.40
1998	0.12	0.40
1997	0.13	0.39
1996	0.12	0.39
1995	0.11	0.37
1994	0.10	0.35
1993	0.07	0.35
1992	0.02	0.35
1991	0.03	0.37

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

n/a

1%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2014)
Year	Vestaburg Community Schools	Michigan
2014	1%	1%
2013	1%	2%
2012	1%	1%
2011	2%	1%
2010	2%	2%
2001	1%	1%
2000	1%	1%
1998	1%	1%
1997	2%	1%
1996	2%	1%
1995	1%	1%
1994	1%	1%
1993	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Asian

n/a

3%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2014)
Year	Vestaburg Community Schools	Michigan
2014	1%	3%
2007	1%	3%
2002	1%	2%
2001	1%	2%
1997	1%	2%
1995	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

11%

9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Vestaburg Community Schools	Michigan
2023	14%	9%
2022	14%	9%
2021	14%	8%
2020	9%	8%
2019	9%	8%
2018	6%	8%
2017	6%	8%
2016	7%	7%
2015	3%	7%
2014	6%	7%
2013	5%	6%
2012	5%	6%
2011	3%	6%
2010	1%	5%
2009	3%	5%
2008	4%	5%
2007	3%	4%
2006	1%	4%
2005	2%	4%
2004	3%	4%
2003	3%	4%
2002	4%	4%
2001	4%	4%
2000	3%	3%
1999	4%	3%
1998	3%	3%
1997	3%	3%
1996	3%	3%
1995	3%	3%
1994	3%	2%
1993	3%	2%
1992	1%	2%
1991	2%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

4%

18%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Vestaburg Community Schools	Michigan
2023	4%	18%
2022	5%	18%
2021	3%	18%
2020	2%	18%
2019	2%	18%
2018	1%	18%
2017	1%	18%
2013	2%	18%
2012	2%	19%
2011	1%	19%
2010	1%	20%
2009	1%	20%
2008	2%	20%
2007	2%	20%
2006	2%	20%
2005	4%	20%
2004	2%	20%
2003	2%	20%
2002	2%	20%
2001	1%	19%
2000	2%	19%
1999	2%	19%
1998	3%	19%
1997	2%	18%
1996	2%	18%
1995	2%	18%
1994	2%	17%
1990	1%	18%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

83%

64%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Vestaburg Community Schools	Michigan
2023	80%	64%
2022	78%	64%
2021	80%	65%
2020	88%	66%
2019	88%	66%
2018	93%	66%
2017	93%	66%
2016	93%	67%
2015	18%	68%
2014	92%	69%
2013	92%	69%
2012	92%	69%
2011	94%	70%
2010	95%	70%
2009	96%	71%
2008	94%	71%
2007	94%	71%
2006	96%	73%
2005	94%	72%
2004	95%	73%
2003	95%	72%
2002	93%	73%
2001	93%	74%
2000	94%	75%
1999	94%	75%
1998	93%	75%
1997	92%	76%
1996	93%	76%
1995	93%	77%
1994	94%	79%
1993	96%	79%
1992	99%	79%
1991	98%	78%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

n/a

% Two or more races

2%

5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2023)
Year	Vestaburg Community Schools	Michigan
2023	2%	5%
2022	3%	5%
2021	3%	5%
2020	1%	4%
2019	1%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,577 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $11,851 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

This School District

This State (MI)

Total Revenue

$12 MM

$25,476 MM

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Vestaburg Community Schools	Michigan
2023	$12 MM	$12 MM
2022	$10 MM	$11 MM
2021	$12 MM	$12 MM
2020	$10 MM	$11 MM
2019	$8 MM	$11 MM
2018	$7 MM	$10 MM
2017	$7 MM	$10 MM
2016	$6 MM	$10 MM
2015	$7 MM	$11 MM
2014	$6 MM	$10 MM
2012	$7 MM	$10 MM
2011	$7 MM	$11 MM
2010	$7 MM	$11 MM
2009	$7 MM	$11 MM
2008	$7 MM	$11 MM
2007	$6 MM	$10 MM
2006	$7 MM	$10 MM
2005	$7 MM	$10 MM
2004	$7 MM	$10 MM
2003	$7 MM	$10 MM
2002	$6 MM	$10 MM
2001	$6 MM	$10 MM
2000	$5 MM	$9 MM
1999	$5 MM	$9 MM
1998	$5 MM	$10 MM
1997	$5 MM	$10 MM
1996	$4 MM	$10 MM
1995	$4 MM	$10 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$10 MM

$24,351 MM

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Vestaburg Community Schools	Michigan
2023	$10 MM	$11 MM
2022	$10 MM	$11 MM
2021	$10 MM	$11 MM
2020	$10 MM	$11 MM
2019	$8 MM	$10 MM
2018	$7 MM	$10 MM
2017	$7 MM	$10 MM
2016	$7 MM	$10 MM
2015	$12 MM	$11 MM
2014	$7 MM	$9 MM
2012	$7 MM	$10 MM
2011	$10 MM	$10 MM
2010	$12 MM	$11 MM
2009	$7 MM	$11 MM
2008	$7 MM	$11 MM
2007	$7 MM	$11 MM
2006	$7 MM	$11 MM
2005	$6 MM	$10 MM
2004	$7 MM	$11 MM
2003	$6 MM	$11 MM
2002	$6 MM	$10 MM
2001	$5 MM	$10 MM
2000	$5 MM	$9 MM
1999	$7 MM	$10 MM
1998	$8 MM	$10 MM
1997	$5 MM	$10 MM
1996	$4 MM	$10 MM
1995	$4 MM	$10 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$13,577

$18,510

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Vestaburg Community Schools	Michigan
2023	$12,414	$16,123
2022	$12,179	$14,589
2021	$14,177	$15,927
2020	$12,179	$14,589
2019	$11,863	$14,099
2018	$12,212	$14,094
2017	$11,798	$13,305
2016	$11,138	$13,102
2015	$11,652	$11,681
2014	$10,054	$12,204
2012	$9,459	$12,235
2011	$9,640	$12,684
2010	$7,217	$11,681
2009	$9,215	$11,537
2008	$9,124	$11,222
2007	$8,019	$10,819
2006	$8,421	$9,793
2005	$8,763	$9,706
2004	$8,617	$9,471
2003	$8,330	$9,243
2002	$8,123	$8,687
2001	$7,861	$8,215
2000	$7,117	$7,511
1999	$7,054	$7,057
1998	$6,875	$7,001
1997	$6,254	$6,567
1995	$5,496	$6,044
1992	$4,411	$5,111

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$11,851

$17,693

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Vestaburg Community Schools	Michigan
2023	$10,836	$15,270
2022	$12,694	$14,302
2021	$12,375	$15,085
2020	$12,694	$14,302
2019	$11,372	$13,858
2018	$11,610	$13,691
2017	$11,836	$13,192
2016	$11,389	$12,965
2015	$20,512	$11,849
2014	$10,593	$12,085
2012	$9,355	$12,141
2011	$14,074	$12,422
2010	$12,705	$11,849
2009	$9,618	$11,612
2008	$8,689	$11,334
2007	$8,903	$10,901
2006	$8,425	$10,200
2005	$8,310	$9,852
2004	$8,747	$9,880
2003	$7,760	$9,552
2002	$7,670	$8,745
2001	$7,246	$8,343
2000	$6,680	$7,542
1999	$8,953	$7,404
1998	$9,962	$7,125
1997	$6,405	$6,851
1995	$5,259	$5,989
1992	$4,237	$5,102

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Vestaburg Community Schools Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Vestaburg Community High School

Magnet School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
:

5/

10

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

7100 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5343

Gr: 7-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #22.

Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
:

4/

10

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

719 36th St Sw
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353

Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: n/an/a

Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Vestaburg

Alternative School

Add to Compare

7188 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353

Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

�鶹��ý Articles

Public School Cybersecurity: Ransomware Risks & Student Data Protection

March 16, 2026

Public School Cybersecurity: Ransomware Risks & Student Data Protection

Learn how public schools address cybersecurity, ransomware threats, and student data protection in 2026, and what parents should know about digital safety.

Teacher Housing Initiatives: How Districts Address Affordability

March 16, 2026

Teacher Housing Initiatives: How Districts Address Affordability

Teacher housing initiatives are helping school districts address affordability challenges while improving recruitment and retention.

Teacher Shortage Solutions That Are Working in 2026

March 16, 2026

Teacher Shortage Solutions That Are Working in 2026

Teacher shortage solutions that are working in 2026. Discover grow-your-own programs, teacher residencies, alternative certification, and recruitment strategies.

Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 875 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
: 45% (Btm 50% in MI)
: Bottom 50%
: 30% (Top 50%)
: 38% (Btm 50%)
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Quick Links

School Search Tools:

School by Type (MI):

Private & Boarding Schools:

State Links:

Most Popular Articles

15 Failures of U.S. Public Education in 2025

15 Failures of U.S. Public Education in 2025

The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System

The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System

School Rankings by Category

School Rankings by Category

Uniforms in U.S. Public Schools: 2025 Pros & Cons

Uniforms in U.S. Public Schools: 2025 Pros & Cons

10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools

10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools

More Articles

Opinion
Parenting and Learning Issues
Scholarships
Teaching
About Public Schools