School Overview
Venture Academy, located in Zeeland, Michigan, is an alternative educational program operating under the umbrella of Zeeland Public Schools. It is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may find traditional high school settings challenging or incompatible with their personal needs. By offering a non-traditional approach, the academy focuses on personalized instruction, credit recovery, and individualized pacing, allowing students to work toward their high school diploma in a way that aligns with their unique circumstances and academic goals.

The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, prioritizing strong relationships between students and staff to foster both academic growth and emotional well-being. Because it is part of the Zeeland Public Schools district, students at Venture Academy maintain access to the resources and academic rigor of a larger district while benefiting from the smaller, more intentional instructional setting of an alternative academy. It serves as an essential pathway for students seeking a more tailored educational experience that promotes accountability, resilience, and successful high school completion.
82
Total Students
4.4
Full-Time Teachers
18.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Venture Academy
Demographic Student Count
White48
Hispanic26
Black3
Asian1
Two or More3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    48 (58.5%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (31.7%)
  • Black
    3 (3.7%)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Zeeland Public Schools
Phone: (616)748-4740
Website: http://www.zps.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 82
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 20
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Grade 9 6
Grade 10 19
Grade 11 26
Grade 12 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Venture Academy
Grade Student Count
Grade 96
Grade 1019
Grade 1126
Grade 1231
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Venture Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female4858.5%
Male3441.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)