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Vassar Senior High School

220 ATHLETIC ST, VASSAR, MI 48768 · (989) 823-8534 · Tuscola County
GRADES 06–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL427 STUDENTS
Enrollment
427
High
DISTRICT 221 · STATE 460
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
215 students
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 55%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
61
Grade 7
48
Grade 8
64
Grade 9
71
Grade 10
66
Grade 11
43
Grade 12
73
Ungraded
1
Student demographics
White
37387%
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
317%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 9%
Black
102%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 18%
Two+
92%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Native American
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
24257%
Female
18543%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
427
-124 (-23%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
was 19.7:1
% White
87%
was 89%
% Hispanic
7%
was 6%
% Black
2%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Vassar Senior High School

Located at 220 ATHLETIC ST, in VASSAR, Michigan, Vassar Senior High School is a moderately sized secondary school that enrolls 427 students (grades 6 through 12), operated by Vassar Public Schools.

Across the 3 schools in Vassar Public Schools (808 students total), Vassar Senior High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Vassar Senior High School lists that nearly all students (87%) are White. Beyond that, the school lists 7% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school employs 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.4:1. The state averages around 21.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 50% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Tuscola County put the typical household earns roughly $63,811 per year, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Tuscola County runs 30 public schools (combined enrollment of about 6,459 students), of which Vassar Senior High School is one.

Central School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Vassar Senior High School.

Vassar Senior High School operates from a low-density location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count declined 23%: 551 students in 2018 compared to 427 in 2025. Class-load math has fell: from 19.7:1 in 2018 to 15.4:1 in 2025.

On allk12, the feed for Vassar Senior High School typically covers open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Tuscola County at a glance

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Population
52,980
Census ACS
Median income
$63,811
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
30
6,459 students

Quick facts

School name
Vassar Senior High School
District
Vassar Public Schools
Address
220 ATHLETIC ST, VASSAR, MI 48768
Phone
(989) 823-8534
County
Tuscola County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
427
Teachers (FTE)
28
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
215 (50%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
263471007056
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Vassar Senior High School
What is the total enrollment at Vassar Senior High School?
Vassar Senior High School enrolls approximately 427 students in grades 06-12.
What age range does Vassar Senior High School serve?
Vassar Senior High School serves students from grade 06 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vassar Senior High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Vassar Senior High School is approximately 15.4:1 (28 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Vassar Senior High School?
At Vassar Senior High School, the student body is approximately 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Two or more.
What district is Vassar Senior High School in?
Vassar Senior High School is part of Vassar Public Schools.
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