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#1958 of 3,192 schools in MI
Empower U
High School · Kent ISD
225 Mayfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 123 schools in Grand Rapids. Learn more
Enrollment
170
Student-Teacher
5:1
Score
5.9
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
170
Student-Teacher
5:1
Score
5.9
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Michigan schools
#1,958 of 3,192
In Grand Rapids
#74 of 126
public schools
In district
#6 of 7
Kent ISD
School environment
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Empower U
Empower U is a public high school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Kent ISD. Empower U serves approximately 170 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. Empower U has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,958 of 3,192 schools in MI.
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 6.2
- MI avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 170 students, Empower U is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5:1 students to teachers, Empower U sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
32.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Empower U Compares
See how Empower U performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
225 Mayfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Empower U may also want to explore other high schools in the area. East Grand Rapids High School (rated 8.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh (rated 7.8/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Innovation Central High (rated 6.7/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Grand Rapids, see our Grand Rapids schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 49503 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,734
Median Home Value
$224,100
Median Rent
$1,207/mo
Population
37,874
College Educated
43.9%
Homeownership
37.5%
Avg Commute
19.2 min
Poverty Rate
22.3%
Median Age
30.9
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| School | Rating |
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| Beecher High School Flint, MI | 5.9 |
| Carson CityCrystal High School Carson City, MI | 5.9 |
| Harbor High School White Lake, MI | 5.9 |
| Niles Cedar Lane Niles, MI | 5.9 |
| WAY Oasis Mount Pleasant, MI | 5.9 |
| Orchard View Community Education Muskegon, MI | 6.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Empower U
What grades does Empower U serve?
Empower U serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Empower U?
Empower U has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Empower U?
The student-teacher ratio at Empower U is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Empower U rank in MI?
Empower U ranks #1,958 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Empower U's MySchoolScout rating?
Empower U has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Empower U a charter school?
No, Empower U is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Empower U a Title I school?
No, Empower U is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Empower U?
32.4% of students at Empower U qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 170
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 32.4%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Phone
- (616) 410-4860
Resources & Links
District
Kent ISD- District Enrollment
- 3,538
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $375,080
- District Rank
- #6 of 7
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