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#2300 of 3,192 schools in MI
Nextech High School
High School · Nextech High School · Grand Rapids, MI
A charter high school in Grand Rapids, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
801 BROADWAY AVE NORTHWEST STE 225 Suite 225, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2021)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nextech High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2012–2021), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 20% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nextech 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 76Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 71Very 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
$68,326
Median home value
$222,600
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Montessori AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Grand Rapids Montessori MiddlehighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 7–12 | 1.4 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Innovation Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 414 | 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.
Nextech High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,443NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Nextech High School is listed in NexTech High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nextech High School
Nextech High School is a public high school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Nextech High School, serving approximately 140 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,300 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nextech High School
What grades does Nextech High School serve?
Nextech High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Nextech High School?
Nextech High School has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nextech High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nextech High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nextech High School rank in MI?
Nextech High School ranks #2,300 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Nextech High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nextech High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Nextech High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nextech High School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Is Nextech High School a charter school?
Yes, Nextech High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Nextech High School a Title I school?
No, Nextech High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nextech High School?
85.0% of students at Nextech 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
- 140
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (616) 458-4992
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49504)
- 40,402
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 49504; 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, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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