Bethany Based School

Public, Alternative 4-12

901 Eastern Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-1201

(616) 245-7708

District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $29,817

Student/teacher ratio: 8.5

Number of students: 17

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.2%

Hispanic:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.1%

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.2%), Hispanic (11.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethany Based School is 8.5, which is the 2^nd best among 1 alternative schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Bethany Based School employs 2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethany Based School is $29,817, which is the 2^nd highest among 1 alternative schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bethany Based School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Grand Rapids Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Rapids Public Schools 471^st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Bethany Based School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	24	6	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	31
1998	26	3	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	31
1999	21	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	26
2000	19	5	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	26
2001	24	3	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	29
2002	18	4	0	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	30
2003	18	4	0	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	30
2004	16	8	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	28
2005	17	7	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	29
2006	22	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	31
2007	19	6	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	27
2008	9	3	n/a	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	17
2009	15	6	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	23
2010	20	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	23
2011	22	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	25
2012	14	2	1	1	1	1	0	0	20
2013	17	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	23
2014	13	6	1	1	0	0	2	0	23
2015	16	6	0	1	0	0	2	0	25
2016	16	4	0	1	1	0	0	0	22
2017	18	5	0	2	1	0	0	0	26
2018	13	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	19
2019	13	5	0	3	1	0	0	0	22
2020	14	4	0	3	1	0	0	0	22
2021	16	3	0	3	0	0	0	0	22
2022	18	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	21
2023	14	1	0	1	0	0	2	0	18
2024	15	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	17

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bethany Based School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	31	3.0	10.3	0
1998	31	3.0	10.3	0
1999	26	2.0	13.0	0
2000	26	2.0	13.0	0
2001	29	0.0	0.0	0
2002	30	3.1	9.7	n/a
2003	30	3.1	9.7	n/a
2004	28	2.4	11.7	n/a
2005	29	2.5	11.6	n/a
2006	31	2.5	12.4	100
2007	27	2.0	13.5	3.7
2008	17	2.0	8.5	47.1
2009	23	2.0	11.5	8.7
2010	23	2.0	11.5	21.7
2011	25	2.0	12.5	68
2012	20	2.0	10.0	45
2013	23	2.0	11.5	34.8
2014	23	3.0	7.6	30.4
2015	25	4.0	6.2	68
2016	22	3.0	7.3	50
2017	26	1.0	26.0	38.5
2018	19	2.0	9.5	73.7
2019	22	2.0	11.0	77.3
2020	22	3.0	7.3	86.4
2021	22	2.4	9.1	63.6
2022	21	2.4	8.7	57.1
2023	18	2.0	9.0	38.9
2024	17	2.0	8.5	47.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bethany Based School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	31	3.0	10.3	0
1998	31	3.0	10.3	0
1999	26	2.0	13.0	0
2000	26	2.0	13.0	0
2001	29	0.0	0.0	0
2002	30	3.1	9.7	n/a
2003	30	3.1	9.7	n/a
2004	28	2.4	11.7	n/a
2005	29	2.5	11.6	n/a
2006	31	2.5	12.4	100
2007	27	2.0	13.5	3.7
2008	17	2.0	8.5	47.1
2009	23	2.0	11.5	8.7
2010	23	2.0	11.5	21.7
2011	25	2.0	12.5	68
2012	20	2.0	10.0	45
2013	23	2.0	11.5	34.8
2014	23	3.0	7.6	30.4
2015	25	4.0	6.2	68
2016	22	3.0	7.3	50
2017	26	1.0	26.0	38.5
2018	19	2.0	9.5	73.7
2019	22	2.0	11.0	77.3
2020	22	3.0	7.3	86.4
2021	22	2.4	9.1	63.6
2022	21	2.4	8.7	57.1
2023	18	2.0	9.0	38.9
2024	17	2.0	8.5	47.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bethany Based School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$4,002 (21.6%)	$14,566 (78.4%)	$18,568
2020	$2,460 (14.4%)	$14,651 (85.6%)	$17,112
2021	$2,357 (13.9%)	$14,543 (86.1%)	$16,900
2022	$4,902 (24.3%)	$15,250 (75.7%)	$20,152
2023	$8,970 (30.1%)	$20,847 (69.9%)	$29,816

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethany Based School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	22	18	18.2%
African American	5	1	80%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	1	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	13	14	7.7%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.3%	38.9%	38.4%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)			M-Step Social Studies (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bethany Based School	Public, Alternative	4-12	901 Eastern Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 245-7708	17	2	8.5	47.1%	15 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																					$29,817	$8,970	$20,847
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1501 Cedar St NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Lighthouse Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(616) 304-8537	80	7	12.0	96.3%	9 (11.3%)	47 (58.8%)	16 (20.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.8%)								(n/a)																					$8,689	$3,243	$5,447
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	159 College Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2405	295	18	16.7	59.7%	193 (65.4%)	34 (11.5%)	37 (12.5%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (9.2%)								(n/a)					53.5	57.8	40.0	40.7		30.2	26.7		14.8		36.7			16.7			$16,604	$4,411	$12,193
Home Education Site	Public, Alternative	1-12	2405 Leonard St NE	Grand Rapids	49505	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 819-2621	1	0			0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																					$115,837	$2,426	$113,412
Shared Time	Public, Alternative	K-12	1331 Franklin St SE	Grand Rapids	49506	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 819-3200	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hope Academy of West Michigan	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	240 Brown St SE	Grand Rapids	49507	Kent County	Hope Academy of West Michigan	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 301-8458	314	19	16.4	98.7%	3 (1.0%)	46 (14.6%)	264 (84.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)	23.8				20.0	55.0	19.1		18.2	28.6	40.0				18.2				13.0	19.1	$13,254	$2,284	$10,970
Kent Independent School District (Isd) Deaf and Hard of Hearing	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4300 Costa Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 410-4990	60	17	3.5	65.0%	29 (48.3%)	6 (10.0%)	19 (31.7%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.7%)								(n/a)
Lincoln School	Public, Alternative	K-12	860 Crahen Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 410-4700	112	25	4.5	48.2%	61 (54.5%)	22 (19.6%)	12 (10.7%)	9 (8.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Lincoln Developmental Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	862 Crahen Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 410-4800	85	14	5.9	21.2%	50 (58.8%)	11 (12.9%)	15 (17.6%)	4 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.9%)								(n/a)
West MI Academy of Environmental Science	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4463 Leonard St NW	Grand Rapids	49534	Kent County	West MI Academy of Environmental Science	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 791-7454	669	52	12.7	58.0%	408 (61.0%)	67 (10.0%)	158 (23.6%)	8 (1.2%)	12 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.4%)								(n/a)	76.5	41.2	75.0	64.3	34.5	43.1	48.2	38.8	35.7	40.0	36.9	37.5	32.0	44.4	46.4	52.9	78.6	10.7	44.1	89.3	$11,180	$2,059	$9,121

Frequently Asked Questions about Bethany Based School

What is the racial makeup of Bethany Based School?

Students at Bethany Based School are 88% White, 12% Hispanic.

How many students attend Bethany Based School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 17 students attended Bethany Based School.

What district is Bethany Based School in?

Grand Rapids Public Schools

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