Very Good
#467 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 15% in state
Union High Transition
High School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A Grand Rapids Public Schools high school where students score 51 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1800 TREMONT BLVD NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- Math 75% proficient (2019)
- Reading 75% proficient (2019)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Union High Transition score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 75% across the 2-year record (2018–2019).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2018-2019) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2018-2019)
Based on 4 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Union High Transition 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 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcomers Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Union High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 939 | Compare → |
| Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 336 | 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.
Grand Rapids Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Union High Transition is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union High Transition
Union High Transition is a public high school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 53 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #467 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union High Transition
What grades does Union High Transition serve?
Union High Transition serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Union High Transition?
Union High Transition has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union High Transition?
The student-teacher ratio at Union High Transition is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union High Transition rank in MI?
Union High Transition ranks #467 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Union High Transition's MySchoolScout rating?
Union High Transition has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Union High Transition?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union High Transition has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019).
Is Union High Transition a charter school?
No, Union High Transition is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union High Transition a Title I school?
No, Union High Transition is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union High Transition?
81.1% of students at Union High Transition 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
- 53
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.8%
- Phone
- (616) 819-3160
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 49504)
- 40,402
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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