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#362 of 462 private schools in MI

Grand Rapids Christian High School

High School · Grand Rapids, MI

A private high school in Grand Rapids, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

2300 PLYMOUTH AVE SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MI.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.6 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,203.6
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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Diversity Index44%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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Enrollment786
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MI

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Grand Rapids Christian 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat 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

$112,287

Median home value

$338,600

Median rent

$1,305/mo

College educated

67%

Homeownership

75.9%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White73.2%
Black11.2%
Asian6.5%
Two or More5.0%
Hispanic4.1%
Native American0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ottawa High TransitionEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.4 mi12Compare →
Ottawa Hills High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.69–120.4 mi402Compare →
Lake Michigan AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6private1–120.8 mi49Compare →

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.

Grand Rapids Christian High School is listed in Grand Rapids, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Grand Rapids Christian High School

Grand Rapids Christian High School is a private high school in Grand Rapids, MI, serving approximately 786 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #362 of 462 private schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grand Rapids Christian High School

What grades does Grand Rapids Christian High School serve?

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

How many students attend Grand Rapids Christian High School?

Grand Rapids Christian High School has an enrollment of approximately 786 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Christian High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Grand Rapids Christian High School rank in MI?

Grand Rapids Christian High School ranks #362 of 462 private schools in MI.

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

Grand Rapids Christian High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Grand Rapids Christian High School a private school?

Yes, Grand Rapids Christian High School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Grand Rapids Christian High School a religious school?

Grand Rapids Christian High School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
786
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Kent County
Area population (ZIP 49506)
35,025
Area average commute
18.1 min
Area median age
33.4
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 49506; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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