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#1114 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 35% in state
Northview High School
High School · Northview Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A high school in Grand Rapids, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
4451 HUNSBERGER AVE NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- Math 31% proficient (2021)
- Reading 56% proficient (2021)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northview High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 44% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northview 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
$87,969
Median home value
$292,500
Median rent
$1,335/mo
College educated
49.1%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49525; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of HearingEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Northview Next Career CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Northview Next Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Comstock Park Flex AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 39 | 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.
Northview Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,178NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northview High School is listed in Northview Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northview High School
Northview High School is a public high school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Northview Public Schools, serving approximately 1,060 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,114 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northview High School
What grades does Northview High School serve?
Northview High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northview High School?
Northview High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,060 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northview High School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northview High School rank in MI?
Northview High School ranks #1,114 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Northview High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northview High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Northview High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northview High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Northview High School a charter school?
No, Northview High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northview High School a Title I school?
No, Northview High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northview High School?
46.3% of students at Northview 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
- 1,060
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.5%
- Phone
- (616) 363-4857
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49525)
- 30,627
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 49525; 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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