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#1541 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 48% in state
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
High School · Kenowa Hills Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A high school in Grand Rapids, MI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3950 Hendershot NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kenowa Hills Pathways High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021, across a 5-year record (2017–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2017-2021) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2017-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kenowa Hills Pathways 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$69,706
Median home value
$247,500
Median rent
$1,119/mo
College educated
33.6%
Homeownership
64.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49544; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenowa Hills High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 886 | Compare → |
| West Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–12 | 3.4 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| West Mi Academy of Environmental ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 669 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kenowa Hills Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School is listed in Kenowa Hills Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School is a public high school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Kenowa Hills Public Schools, serving approximately 102 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,541 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
What grades does Kenowa Hills Pathways High School serve?
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kenowa Hills Pathways High School?
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenowa Hills Pathways High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenowa Hills Pathways High School is 25.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kenowa Hills Pathways High School rank in MI?
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School ranks #1,541 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kenowa Hills Pathways High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School 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 Kenowa Hills Pathways High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kenowa Hills Pathways High School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).
Is Kenowa Hills Pathways High School a charter school?
No, Kenowa Hills Pathways High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kenowa Hills Pathways High School a Title I school?
No, Kenowa Hills Pathways High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kenowa Hills Pathways High School?
67.6% of students at Kenowa Hills Pathways 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
- 102
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (616) 784-2511
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49544)
- 9,918
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 · 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 49544; 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, 2017-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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