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#1278 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 40% in state
Innovation Central High
High School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A Grand Rapids Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
421 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Innovation Central High score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 17% across the 9-year record (2013–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2013-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2013-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Innovation Central High 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 82Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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 MiddlehighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Grand Rapids Montessori AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Grand Rapids Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.4 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
- #15 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
Innovation Central High is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Innovation Central High
Innovation Central High is a public high school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 414 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,278 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Innovation Central High
What grades does Innovation Central High serve?
Innovation Central High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Innovation Central High?
Innovation Central High has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovation Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Innovation Central High is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Innovation Central High rank in MI?
Innovation Central High ranks #1,278 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Innovation Central High's MySchoolScout rating?
Innovation Central High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Innovation Central High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Innovation Central High has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Is Innovation Central High a charter school?
No, Innovation Central High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Innovation Central High a Title I school?
No, Innovation Central High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Innovation Central High?
91.8% of students at Innovation Central High 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
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 77.1%
- Phone
- (616) 819-2310
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- 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, 2013-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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