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#1196 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 37% in state
East Kentwood High School
High School · Kentwood Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A high school in Grand Rapids, MI where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6230 KALAMAZOO AVE SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
- Math 29% proficient (2021)
- Reading 46% proficient (2021)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Kentwood High School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 38% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Kentwood 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat 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
$65,328
Median home value
$257,900
Median rent
$1,179/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49508; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand River Preparatory High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| South Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 644 | Compare → |
| Crossroads Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–12 | 2.2 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Kelloggsville Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–12 | 2.3 mi | 61 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Kentwood Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #7 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Kentwood High School is listed in Kentwood Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Kentwood High School
East Kentwood High School is a public high school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Kentwood Public Schools, serving approximately 2,087 students in grades 10th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,196 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Kentwood High School
What grades does East Kentwood High School serve?
East Kentwood High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend East Kentwood High School?
East Kentwood High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,087 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Kentwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Kentwood High School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Kentwood High School rank in MI?
East Kentwood High School ranks #1,196 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is East Kentwood High School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Kentwood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 East Kentwood High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Kentwood High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is East Kentwood High School a charter school?
No, East Kentwood High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Kentwood High School a Title I school?
No, East Kentwood High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Kentwood High School?
67.2% of students at East Kentwood 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
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.3%
- Phone
- (616) 698-6700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49508)
- 41,924
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 49508; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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