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West Michigan Aviation Academy vs Central High School

West Michigan Aviation Academy and Central High School are very closely rated, both scoring around 8.7 out of 10. Central High School is significantly larger with 1,033 students, about 1.7× the size of West Michigan Aviation Academy (608). In math proficiency, Central High School leads at 65.0%.

Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

West Michigan Aviation Academy

Grand Rapids, MI

8.7/10
High School9th – 12thCharter

608 students

Central High School

Grand Rapids, MI

8.4/10
High School9th – 12th

1,033 students

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Ratings Comparison

MetricWest Michigan Aviation AcademyCentral High School
Overall Rating8.7 / 108.4 / 10
Academic Score8.19.5
Growth Score9.87.9
Diversity Index——
Free/Reduced Lunch21.2%12.5%
Environment Score7.36.1
State Rank#95 of 3,198#185 of 3,198
State Percentile97th94th

Test Scores

SubjectWest Michigan Aviation AcademyCentral High School
Math Proficiency62.0%65.0%
Math (State Avg)——
ELA Proficiency77.0%85.0%
ELA (State Avg)——

School Details

DetailWest Michigan Aviation AcademyCentral High School
TypeHigh SchoolHigh School
Grades9th – 12th9th – 12th
Enrollment6081,033
Student-Teacher Ratio16.0:119.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch21.2%12.5%
Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023)95%+99%+
DistrictWest Michigan Aviation AcademyForest Hills Public Schools
CityGrand RapidsGrand Rapids

Neighborhood

MetricGrand Rapids (49512)Grand Rapids (49546)
Median Household Income$70,955$97,386
Median Home Value$279,900$389,100
Median Rent$1,229$1,275
College Educated (Bachelor's+)37.7%60.8%
Poverty Rate6.6%7.5%
Avg Commute21 min18 min
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