C+
Average
63/100

Vandercook Lake High School

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1000 E GOLF AVE, Jackson, MI 49203
Overall
C+
63/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 27% · Math 14% proficient · 26th percentile in Michigan
Graduation
A
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

63
Repit Score
out of 100
294
Students
enrolled
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%26/100reading 28th percentile, math 24th percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%84/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 73% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−19 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency14% (−22 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+22 pts vs. state avg 73%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%17%reading -32 pts, math -24 pts11th percentile (list)
Multiracial10%10%reading -39 pts, math -21 pts6th percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading -15 pts, math -9 pts19th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1000 E GOLF AVE
City Jackson
ZIP Code 49203
District 2634650
NCES School ID 263465007043
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49203

Understanding the community around Vandercook Lake High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,719
Per Capita Income $29,456
Poverty Rate 10.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%
High School or Higher 91.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $133,900
Median Rent $971
Owner-Occupied 67.1%
Renter-Occupied 32.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Vandercook Lake High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 76.9%
Two or More Races 12.2%
Hispanic/Latino 5.4%
Black 4.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 294
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Vandercook Lake High School?
Vandercook Lake High School has a Repit School Score of 63 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Vandercook Lake High School?
Vandercook Lake High School has 294 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1.
What grades does Vandercook Lake High School serve?
Vandercook Lake High School serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Vandercook Lake High School receive per student?
Vandercook Lake High School receives $15,195 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Vandercook Lake High School in 49203 ▼
Avg Home Value
$172,621
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,147
1-Year Change
+4.4%
% Renters
32.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026