Excellent
#309 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 10% in state
Jenison Innovation Academy
High School · Jenison Public Schools · Jenison, MI
A high school in Jenison, MI where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 CONNIE ST, Jenison, MI 49428
- Math 43% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 66% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jenison Innovation Academy score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 55% across the 12-year record (2011–2022).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jenison Innovation 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandville Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Jenison High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,470 | Compare → |
| Covenant Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Grandville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,717 | 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.
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
- #8 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 Innovation Academy is listed in Jenison Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jenison Innovation Academy
Jenison Innovation Academy is a public high school in Jenison, MI, part of Jenison Public Schools, serving approximately 150 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #309 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jenison Innovation Academy
What grades does Jenison Innovation Academy serve?
Jenison Innovation Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Jenison Innovation Academy?
Jenison Innovation Academy has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jenison Innovation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jenison Innovation Academy is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jenison Innovation Academy rank in MI?
Jenison Innovation Academy ranks #309 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Jenison Innovation Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Jenison Innovation Academy 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 Innovation Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jenison Innovation Academy has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Jenison Innovation Academy a charter school?
No, Jenison Innovation Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jenison Innovation Academy a Title I school?
No, Jenison Innovation Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jenison Innovation Academy?
24.0% of students at Jenison Innovation 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
- 150
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.3%
- Phone
- (616) 457-8477
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 49428)
- 28,090
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
Official sources & links
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 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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