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Vandenboom Alternative High School vs. Birchview School

Should you attend Vandenboom Alternative High School or Birchview School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Vandenboom Alternative High School
1175 Erie Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Birchview School
663 Poplar St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Vandenboom Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Birchview School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 151 students in grades 9-12, Vandenboom Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Birchview School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
9-12
PK-4
Total Students
151 students
245 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vandenboom Alternative High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Birchview School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vandenboom Alternative High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Birchview School.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vandenboom Alternative High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Birchview School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vandenboom Alternative High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marquette Area Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Birchview School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#2177 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#1878 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vandenboom Alternative High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Birchview School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vandenboom Alternative High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marquette Area Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birchview School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vandenboom Alternative High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marquette Area Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birchview School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vandenboom Alternative High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marquette Area Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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50-59%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Vandenboom Alternative High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Marquette Area Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Vandenboom Alternative High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Birchview School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
70
Grade 1 Students
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43
Grade 2 Students
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43
Grade 3 Students
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45
Grade 4 Students
-
44
Grade 9 Students
14
-
Grade 10 Students
33
-
Grade 11 Students
39
-
Grade 12 Students
65
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Vandenboom Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Marquette Area Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Birchview School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vandenboom Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marquette Area Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Birchview School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vandenboom Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marquette Area Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Birchview School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vandenboom Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marquette Area Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Birchview School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vandenboom Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marquette Area Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Birchview School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vandenboom Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marquette Area Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Birchview School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.25
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vandenboom Alternative High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marquette Area Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Birchview School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vandenboom Alternative High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marquette Area Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Birchview School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vandenboom Alternative High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marquette Area Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Birchview School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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