Vandercook Lake High School is a high school in Jackson, Michigan, United States. It is the home of the Jayhawk and they compete in the Cascades Conference.
Serving 44 students in grades 1-12, Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy 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 <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy's student population of 44 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Colors
White, Red
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1665 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy's ranking?
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy is ranked #1665 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy?
44 students attend Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy offer ?
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy part of?
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy is part of Vandercook Lake Public Schools.
In what neighborhood is Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy located?
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy is located in the Vandercook Lake neighborhood of Jackson, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in Vandercook Lake.
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