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#2762 of 3,192 schools in MI

Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

High School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI

A Grand Rapids Public Schools high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1417 COVELL AVE NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

  • Math 8% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 25% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-20.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation2.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$17,732
Chronic Absenteeism41.1%

Students at Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 29Car-Dependent
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,416/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Rapids), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,326

Median home value

$222,600

Median rent

$1,145/mo

College educated

38.5%

Homeownership

58%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
2.7% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9private9–120.6 mi471Compare →
Newcomers Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.99–121.3 mi135Compare →
Union High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–121.3 mi939Compare →
Union High TransitionEnrollment path unverified7.89–121.3 mi53Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Grand Rapids Public Schools

Schools in district
51
Rank in district
#35 of 47
District spending per student
$17,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School is a public high school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 336 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,762 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

What grades does Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School serve?

Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School?

Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School rank in MI?

Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School ranks #2,762 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School a charter school?

No, Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School a Title I school?

No, Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School?

67.6% of students at Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
336
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.1%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 49504)
40,402
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
32.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49504; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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