Central High School vs Northern High School
Central High School and Northern High School are very closely rated, both scoring around 8.4 out of 10. In math proficiency, Northern High School leads at 67.0%.
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.
Central High School
Grand Rapids, MI
8.4/10
High School9th – 12th
1,033 students
Northern High School
Grand Rapids, MI
8.8/10
High School9th – 12th
1,109 students
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| Metric | Central High School | Northern High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.4 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.5 | 9.1 |
| Growth Score | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12.5% | 18.9% |
| Environment Score | 6.1 | 8.1 |
| State Rank | #185 of 3,198 | #81 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 94th | 98th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Central High School | Northern High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 65.0% | 67.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 85.0% | 81.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Central High School | Northern High School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | 1,109 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 19.5:1 | 16.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12.5% | 18.9% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 99%+ | 98.0% |
| District | Forest Hills Public Schools | Forest Hills Public Schools |
| City | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Grand Rapids (49546) | Grand Rapids (49525) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $97,386 | $87,969 |
| Median Home Value | $389,100 | $292,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,275 | $1,335 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 60.8% | 49.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Avg Commute | 18 min | 20 min |