Vandercook Lake High School

Vandercook Lake High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
1000 E Golf Ave,  Jackson, MI
Vandercook Lake Public Schools
3.1
2.0
294 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Marney Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
C
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
510
Verbal
550
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
378:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%
White
80.2%
Two or more races
9.7%
Hispanic
5.2%
Black
4.2%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Michigan State University 35 Students
Jackson College 31 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 29 Students
Central Michigan University 23 Students
Eastern Michigan University 22 Students
Western Michigan University 19 Students
Ferris State University 13 Students
Grand Valley State University 12 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 12 Students
Albion College 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 14 Students
Accounting 7 Students
Psychology 6 Students
Veterinary Sciences 6 Students
Nursing 4 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 4 Students
Finance 4 Students
Computer Systems Technician 4 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 3 Students
Arts 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 44 Reviews
3.0 Senior
8/9/2020
I'm definitely glad I decided to move schools! I love how mostly everyone is close like family. I also love the support we get from teachers and staff in academics and also during sporting events! I would like to see change when it comes to preparation for each students future!
4.0 Alum
6/19/2019
My experiences at Vandercook were pretty good. I really loved that they had a pottery class because not a lot of the schools in the district had one.
5.0 NicheUser
9/8/2016
they offer enough to get students involved.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 8 Reviews
5.0 student
8/14/2025
Most bad reviews are from before 2024 and do not hold up on current grounds. The school is great and had good lunches, 5/5 stars.
1.0 other
1/2/2019
The teachers and students are so disrespectful there. A teacher once yelled at me for accident sitting in the wrong spot and another teacher once embarrassed me in front of the whole class because I was trying to help a fellow classmate.
1.0 other
12/13/2016
Too many drugs go around in this school
1.0 parent
4/1/2015
I am a parent that truly respects our school leadership, when the leaders of our school has earned the respect that I have to offer. The school system in VCL has been my worst experience that I have ever encountered. I have raised 4 children in another school district and now I am trying to raise my...

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Vandercook Lake High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Jackson, MI, in the Vandercook Lake neighborhood, and is served by the Vandercook Lake Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 294 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Vandercook Lake High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average SAT score is 1060. The average home value in this area is $146,441. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ackerson Lake Community Education, Jackson Independent School District Special Education Program, Jackson Christian Middle/High School, and more. Learn more about what Jackson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Vandercook Lake High School.

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