NexTech High School

NexTech High School is the sole public charter high school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving 140 students in grades 9-12. The school faces significant challenges, with a low statewide ranking, poor academic performance, and concerning graduation and attendance rates.

NexTech High School has a diverse student population, with 44.29% White, 25.71% African American, 23.57% Hispanic, and 6.43% two or more races. However, the school struggles academically, with proficiency rates on state assessments well below the state averages in subjects like science, social studies, and English language arts. The school's four-year graduation rate is just 56.1%, and the dropout rate is high at 24.3%. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with 28.3% of students being chronically absent.

The school's challenges may be exacerbated by its limited resources, as it spends only $9,847 per student, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio of 23.3 is higher than the recommended ratio for effective instruction. With 81.43% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. To address these issues, NexTech High School will likely need to implement significant changes and interventions to improve student outcomes and provide a high-quality education for all its students.