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#307 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 10% in state

Jenison High School

High School · Jenison Public Schools · Jenison, MI

A high school in Jenison, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.

2140 BAUER RD, Jenison, MI 49428

  • Math 54% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 68% proficient (2021)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency61% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation25.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$15,135
Chronic Absenteeism14.5%

Students at Jenison High School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency54%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency68%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 61% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
2%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
68%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

25.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jenison 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
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated752/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,290

Median home value

$276,100

Median rent

$1,373/mo

College educated

38.5%

Homeownership

84.8%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
25.7% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics28sports offered
14 boys'·14 girls'·52 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jenison Innovation AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.16–121.9 mi150Compare →
Covenant Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition4.9private9–123.2 mi365Compare →
Grandville Education CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–123.2 mi27Compare →
Hudsonville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.29–124.3 mi1,951Compare →

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.

Jenison Public Schools

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#6 of 11
District spending per student
$15,135NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jenison High School is listed in Jenison Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jenison High School

Jenison High School is a public high school in Jenison, MI, part of Jenison Public Schools, serving approximately 1,470 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #307 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jenison High School

What grades does Jenison High School serve?

Jenison High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Jenison High School?

Jenison High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,470 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jenison High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jenison High School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jenison High School rank in MI?

Jenison High School ranks #307 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Jenison High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jenison High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Jenison High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jenison High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Jenison High School a charter school?

No, Jenison High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jenison High School a Title I school?

No, Jenison High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jenison High School?

25.9% of students at Jenison High School 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
1,470
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Ottawa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.5%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 49428)
28,090
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
37.2
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 49428; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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