Venture Academy
82 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic | 26 |
| Black | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White48 (58.5%)
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Hispanic26 (31.7%)
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Black3 (3.7%)
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Two or More3 (3.7%)
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Asian1 (1.2%)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 6 |
| Grade 10 | 19 |
| Grade 11 | 26 |
| Grade 12 | 31 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 48 | 58.5% |
| Male | 34 | 41.5% |
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