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#1532 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 48% in state
Grand Rapids Learning Center
High School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A high school in Grand Rapids, MI where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
143 BOSTWICK AVE NORTHEAST Sneden Hall 101D, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Grand Rapids Learning Center score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2011–2021), then recovered 40 points since 2018, reaching 50% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2011-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Grand Rapids Learning Center 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 87Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$61,734
Median home value
$224,100
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
37.5%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49503; 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 Rapids Montessori AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Grand Rapids Montessori MiddlehighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 7–12 | 0.2 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Innovation Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 277 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Grand Rapids Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #16 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
Grand Rapids Learning Center is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand Rapids Learning Center
Grand Rapids Learning Center is a public high school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 30 students in grades 9th-12th with a 30:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,532 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand Rapids Learning Center
What grades does Grand Rapids Learning Center serve?
Grand Rapids Learning Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Grand Rapids Learning Center?
Grand Rapids Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Learning Center is 30:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand Rapids Learning Center rank in MI?
Grand Rapids Learning Center ranks #1,532 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Grand Rapids Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand Rapids Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Grand Rapids Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Rapids Learning Center has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Is Grand Rapids Learning Center a charter school?
No, Grand Rapids Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grand Rapids Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Grand Rapids Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Rapids Learning Center?
73.3% of students at Grand Rapids Learning Center 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
- 30
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Phone
- (616) 819-2010
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49503)
- 37,874
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 · 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 49503; 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, 2011-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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