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#2385 of 3,192 schools in MI
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
High School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A high school in Grand Rapids, MI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
512 DIVISION AVE S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Math 8% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 23% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy 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 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 70Very 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Central High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Covenant High School Grand RapidsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Southwest Middlehigh Academia BilingueEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 7–12 | 0.5 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 277 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Grand Rapids Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #28 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 University Preparatory Academy is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 487 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,385 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
What grades does Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy serve?
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy?
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy rank in MI?
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy ranks #2,385 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 University Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy a charter school?
No, Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy?
86.9% of students at Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 487
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.7%
- Phone
- (616) 819-1010
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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