High Schools in Imlay City Community Schools

The Imlay City Community Schools district in Michigan is home to two high schools: Imlay City High School and Venture High School. While both schools share similar graduation and dropout rates, Imlay City High School stands out as the more prominent and higher-performing institution, with a larger enrollment, better statewide ranking, and generally stronger academic metrics.

Imlay City High School has a statewide ranking of 323 out of 743 Michigan high schools, while Venture High School's ranking has consistently been in the bottom quartile. Both schools have a 82.8% four-year graduation rate and a 7.6% dropout rate. However, Imlay City High School has a lower rate of chronic absenteeism at 29.5%, compared to Venture High School's 29.5% rate. Academically, Imlay City High School's test scores are generally lower than the state averages, and the district-level scores for Imlay City Community Schools are also below the state averages.

The economic differences between the two schools are notable, with Imlay City High School having a 55.02% free/reduced lunch rate, while Venture High School has a significantly higher rate of 82%. This suggests that Venture High School serves a more economically disadvantaged student population. Additionally, Imlay City High School has a higher spending per student of $14,110, compared to Venture High School's $8,890 per student.