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#1276 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 40% in state
Southeast Career Pathways
High School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A Grand Rapids Public Schools high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1356 JEFFERSON AVE SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 44.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southeast Career Pathways score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
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 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 14% (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
90.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southeast Career Pathways 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$56,578
Median home value
$179,600
Median rent
$1,114/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49507; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Academy of West MichiganCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Covenant High School Grand RapidsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Grand Rapids University Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Southwest Middlehigh Academia BilingueEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 7–12 | 1.1 mi | 384 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Grand Rapids Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #13 of 47
- District spending per student
- $17,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southeast Career Pathways is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southeast Career Pathways
Southeast Career Pathways is a public high school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 95 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,276 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southeast Career Pathways
What grades does Southeast Career Pathways serve?
Southeast Career Pathways serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southeast Career Pathways?
Southeast Career Pathways has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Career Pathways?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Career Pathways is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southeast Career Pathways rank in MI?
Southeast Career Pathways ranks #1,276 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Southeast Career Pathways's MySchoolScout rating?
Southeast Career Pathways has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Southeast Career Pathways?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southeast Career Pathways has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Southeast Career Pathways a charter school?
No, Southeast Career Pathways is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southeast Career Pathways a Title I school?
No, Southeast Career Pathways is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southeast Career Pathways?
90.5% of students at Southeast Career Pathways 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
- 95
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Phone
- (616) 819-3082
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49507)
- 39,389
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
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 49507; 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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