Godwin Heights Public Schools School District
School District · Grand Rapids, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,893
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,893
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Evaluating Godwin Heights Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Godwin Heights Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Godwin Heights Senior High School
Grand Rapids · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Godwin Elementary School
Wyoming · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Godwin Heights Middle School
Grand Rapids · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#374 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,893
+$2,310 vs Michigan median
District size
1,993 students
Larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Godwin Heights Public Schools ranks #374 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Godwin Heights Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Godwin Heights Senior High School (7.1/10), West Godwin Elementary School (6.6/10), and Godwin Heights Middle School (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Godwin Heights Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Godwin Heights Senior High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | West Godwin Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Godwin Heights Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Godwin Heights Learning Center | 5.0 / 10 |
| 5 | North Godwin Elementary School | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Godwin Heights Public Schools
Godwin Heights Public Schools is a Grand Rapids, Michigan school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,993 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. The district invests $16,893 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Godwin Heights Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Godwin Heights Senior High School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Godwin Heights Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 29.1% and ELA proficiency of 42.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Godwin Heights Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Godwin Heights Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Godwin Heights Public Schools
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Grand Rapids
- Total Enrollment
- 1,993
- Teachers (FTE)
- 117
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Godwin Heights Public Schools?
Godwin Heights Public Schools has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Godwin Heights Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Godwin Heights Public Schools is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Godwin Heights Public Schools?
Godwin Heights Public Schools spends $16,893 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Godwin Heights Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Godwin Heights Public Schools is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Godwin Heights Public Schools?
Godwin Heights Senior High School is the highest-rated school in Godwin Heights Public Schools with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Godwin Heights Public Schools?
Across schools in Godwin Heights Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Godwin Heights Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Godwin Heights Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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