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Covenant High School Grand Rapids

High School · Covenant High School Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids, MI

A charter high school in Grand Rapids, MI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

50 ANTOINE ST SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

  • Math 10% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2019)
  • 17.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-0.6 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2019
TrendStable
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness2.1Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate17%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.3:1
District spending per student$12,439

Students at Covenant High School Grand Rapids score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

How we calculate scores →

2019 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 7-year record (2013–2019) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 7 years
2013
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2013-2019) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2013-2019)

Based on 14 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

90.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Covenant High School Grand Rapids 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 85Very Walkable
  • Transit 47Some Transit
  • Bike 71Very 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

$56,578

Median home value

$179,600

Median rent

$1,114/mo

College educated

26.9%

Homeownership

60.6%

Poverty rate

27.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Southwest Middlehigh Academia BilingueEnrollment path unverified4.17–120.4 mi384Compare →
Grand Rapids University Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.26–120.5 mi487Compare →
Catholic Central High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9private9–120.7 mi552Compare →
Southeast Career PathwaysEnrollment path unverified6.79–120.7 mi95Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Covenant High School Grand Rapids

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,439NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Covenant High School Grand Rapids is listed in Covenant High School Grand Rapids; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Covenant High School Grand Rapids

Covenant High School Grand Rapids is a public high school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Covenant High School Grand Rapids, serving approximately 228 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,860 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Covenant High School Grand Rapids

What grades does Covenant High School Grand Rapids serve?

Covenant High School Grand Rapids serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Covenant High School Grand Rapids?

Covenant High School Grand Rapids has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Covenant High School Grand Rapids?

The student-teacher ratio at Covenant High School Grand Rapids is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Covenant High School Grand Rapids rank in MI?

Covenant High School Grand Rapids ranks #2,860 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Covenant High School Grand Rapids's MySchoolScout rating?

Covenant High School Grand Rapids has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Covenant High School Grand Rapids?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Covenant High School Grand Rapids has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019).

Is Covenant High School Grand Rapids a charter school?

Yes, Covenant High School Grand Rapids is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Covenant High School Grand Rapids a Title I school?

No, Covenant High School Grand Rapids is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Covenant High School Grand Rapids?

90.4% of students at Covenant High School Grand Rapids 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
228
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
alternative
Setting
Midsize City
County
Kent County
4-Year Graduation
17.0%
Area population (ZIP 49507)
39,389
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
29.9
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 49507; 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, 2013-2019; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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