Is City MiddleHigh a good school?

Yes! City MiddleHigh is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 5 th of 743 Michigan high schools.

How many students attend City MiddleHigh?

In the 2023-24 school year, 927 students attended City MiddleHigh.

What is the racial makeup of City MiddleHigh?

Students at City MiddleHigh are 56% White, 21% Hispanic, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

What schools feed into City MiddleHigh?

City MiddleHigh is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Aberdeen Academy Elementary : Brookside Elementary Elementary : Buchanan Elementary Elementary : Burton Elementary Elementary : Campus Elementary Elementary : Cesar E Chavez Elementary Elementary : Coit Creative Arts Academy Elementary : Congress Elementary Elementary : Dickinson Academy Elementary : East Leonard Elementary Elementary : Gerald R Ford Academic Center Elementary : Harrison Park Academy Elementary : KenOSha Park Elementary Elementary : Kent Hills Elementary Elementary : Martin Luther King Leadership Academy Elementary : Mulick Park Elementary School Elementary : North Park Montessori Academy Elementary : Palmer School Elementary : Shawmut Hills School Elementary : Sherwood Global Studies Academy Elementary : Sibley School Elementary : Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue Elementary : Stocking Elementary Middle : Alger Middle School Middle : Blandford School Middle : Burton Middle School Middle : Center for Economicology Middle : John Ball Park Zoo School Middle : Riverside Middle School Middle : Westwood Middle School

City MiddleHigh

Summary:

City MiddleHigh is a public high school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 908 students. This exceptional school has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

City MiddleHigh's academic performance is truly remarkable, consistently outperforming the Grand Rapids Public Schools district and the state of Michigan in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 74.3% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 24.8% for the district and 37.9% for the state. The school also maintains a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. Additionally, City MiddleHigh excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, including female students, male students, and students from underrepresented backgrounds.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools district, City MiddleHigh stands out as a true leader in academic excellence. Schools like Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy, Newcomers Community School, and Innovation Central High simply cannot match City MiddleHigh's consistently high performance, making it a standout institution within the district and the state of Michigan.

Detail:

Public 7-12

1720 Plainfield Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505-4705

(616) 819-2380

District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
5^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,764

Feeder schools for City MiddleHigh:

Elementary:	Aberdeen Academy
	Brookside Elementary
	Buchanan Elementary
	Burton Elementary
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	Campus Elementary
	Cesar E Chavez Elementary
	Coit Creative Arts Academy
	Congress Elementary
	Dickinson Academy
	East Leonard Elementary
	Gerald R Ford Academic Center
	Harrison Park Academy
	KenOSha Park Elementary
	Kent Hills Elementary
	Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
	Mulick Park Elementary School
	North Park Montessori Academy
	Palmer School
	Shawmut Hills School
	Sherwood Global Studies Academy
	Sibley School
	Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
	Stocking Elementary
Middle:	Alger Middle School
	Blandford School
	Burton Middle School
	Center for Economicology
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	John Ball Park Zoo School
	Riverside Middle School
	Westwood Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.6

Number of students: 927

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.0%

Hispanic:

21.1%

African American:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details City MiddleHigh ranks better than 96.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.71. (See more...)

Compare Details City MiddleHigh ranks better than 99.3% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 9 ranked high schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.88. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at City MiddleHigh who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56%), Hispanic (21.1%), African American (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at City MiddleHigh is 21.6. 12 high schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare City MiddleHigh employs 42.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at City MiddleHigh is $14,764. 12 high schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

City MiddleHigh:

SchoolDigger ranks City MiddleHigh 30^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See City MiddleHigh in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks City MiddleHigh 5^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See City MiddleHigh in the ranking list.)

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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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Rank History for City MiddleHigh

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Rank History for all middle school students at City MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	95.26	1^st	806	99.9%
2007	92.46	5^th	823	99.4%
2008	93.88	2^nd	839	99.8%
2009	94.11	1^st	847	99.9%
2010	91.86	1^st	851	99.9%
2011	93.50	1^st	858	99.9%
2012	96.59	13^th	900	98.6%
2013	97.84	2^nd	919	99.8%
2014	97.54	3^rd	921	99.7%
2015	94.66	32^nd	919	96.5%
2016	96.25	23^rd	894	97.4%
2017	94.82	30^th	821	96.3%
2018	94.05	45^th	838	94.6%
2019	94.30	34^th	792	95.7%
2021	95.04	29^th	675	95.7%
2022	96.68	21^st	776	97.3%
2023	94.40	30^th	883	96.6%
2024	94.71	30^th	897	96.7%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at City MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	89.89	14^th	156	91.0%
2023	81.41	19^th	163	88.3%
2024	84.95	15^th	176	91.5%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at City MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	88.18	9^th	154	94.2%
2024	83.24	11^th	88	87.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at City MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	95.20	14^th	815	98.3%
2019	97.70	4^th	672	99.4%
2021	93.61	13^th	523	97.5%
2022	96.58	8^th	691	98.8%
2023	93.47	18^th	825	97.8%
2024	92.70	20^th	836	97.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at City MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	93.00	38^th	794	95.2%
2019	91.94	37^th	658	94.4%
2021	87.57	44^th	521	91.6%
2022	93.21	25^th	657	96.2%
2023	91.11	40^th	770	94.8%
2024	89.64	59^th	771	92.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at City MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	92.78	46^th	797	94.2%
2019	95.09	23^rd	639	96.4%
2021	96.81	11^th	540	98.0%
2022	98.24	5^th	658	99.2%
2023	94.31	33^rd	776	95.7%
2024	94.78	26^th	786	96.7%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at City MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	60.75	42^nd	88	52.3%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at City MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	97.18	9^th	366	97.5%
2019	98.97	2^nd	196	99.0%
2022	96.91	3^rd	182	98.4%
2023	93.28	13^th	310	95.8%
2024	96.97	6^th	300	98.0%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at City MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	82.23	33^rd	266	87.6%
2019	89.13	10^th	137	92.7%
2021	71.88	16^th	69	76.8%
2022	89.67	5^th	138	96.4%
2023	63.82	80^th	246	67.5%
2024	67.73	60^th	257	76.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at City MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	98.42	6^th	678	99.1%
2019	99.22	2^nd	624	99.7%
2021	97.96	5^th	577	99.1%
2022	99.02	4^th	638	99.4%
2023	97.78	5^th	688	99.3%
2024	96.17	16^th	701	97.7%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for City MiddleHigh

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Rank History for all high school students at City MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	98.37	1^st	705	99.9%
2007	97.58	2^nd	767	99.7%
2008	97.43	2^nd	750	99.7%
2009	98.08	2^nd	754	99.7%
2010	96.48	2^nd	765	99.7%
2011	95.71	3^rd	784	99.6%
2012	99.42	2^nd	773	99.7%
2013	97.67	9^th	805	98.9%
2014	98.84	4^th	799	99.5%
2015	99.02	4^th	832	99.5%
2016	99.25	2^nd	852	99.8%
2017	99.20	3^rd	835	99.6%
2018	99.55	2^nd	824	99.8%
2019	99.56	1^st	666	99.8%
2021	96.15	25^th	561	95.5%
2022	99.00	4^th	531	99.2%
2023	99.65	3^rd	735	99.6%
2024	98.88	5^th	743	99.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at City MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	99.86	2^nd	755	99.7%
2019	99.90	1^st	532	99.8%
2021	86.71	38^th	417	90.9%
2022	99.91	1^st	369	99.7%
2023	99.86	2^nd	614	99.7%
2024	99.02	9^th	654	98.6%

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Rank History for high school Female students at City MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	99.49	2^nd	710	99.7%
2019	99.12	1^st	554	99.8%
2021	89.26	36^th	462	92.2%
2022	98.73	2^nd	416	99.5%
2023	99.30	2^nd	611	99.7%
2024	97.02	14^th	619	97.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at City MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	97.34	12^th	472	97.5%
2022	98.86	3^rd	440	99.3%
2023	99.78	2^nd	611	99.7%
2024	99.72	2^nd	633	99.7%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at City MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	88.74	1^st	87	98.9%

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Rank History for high school African American students at City MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	100.00	1^st	170	99.4%
2024	94.86	10^th	188	94.7%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at City MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	97.27	5^th	201	97.5%
2019	99.26	1^st	97	99.0%
2021	91.09	6^th	64	90.6%
2022	95.51	3^rd	83	96.4%
2023	97.98	5^th	190	97.4%
2024	95.41	6^th	195	96.9%

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Rank History for high school White students at City MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	99.78	3^rd	516	99.4%
2023	99.90	2^nd	647	99.7%
2024	99.77	2^nd	638	99.7%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, February 5, 2021

My student has been challenged and kept busy during his virtual learning amid the pandemic. Teachers are doing a great job. Close Quote

by a student
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

The classes have a great learning environment. Honestly, all of the I.B. and Economicology can be a bit tough to process at first, but it works out really well in the long run. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, July 21, 2011

City Middle/High School is an excellent school. This school challenges my son. After going to what was consider a "good" school in MI and finding that the teachers were not interested in challenging my son or taking the time to get him into programs that would let him excel, I looked for another school. City does all of that. The classes are challenging for the gifted student. The teachers will work with your child after school to help them reach their potential. This school goes the extra mile. Other districts will just do what they have to do and that's it. Teachers are accountable for their students success. Which makes a huge difference. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, March 21, 2010

City has been working to become an International Baccalaureate Program (ibo.org) for approximately five years and is currently scheduled to receive certification for the Middle Years Program this spring (2010). City is also working for certification in the IB Diploma Program with the graduating class of 2014 expected to be the first to receive IB Certified Diplomas.

City has also been working closely with the Wege Foundation to integrate Peter Wege’s principals of Economicology into our educational programming. Peter Wege’s Five Pillars, or areas of interest: Education. Environment. Arts & Culture. Health Care. Human Services closely match the mission of City High/Middle and we are very grateful to the Wege Foundation to their support of City High/Middle and the effort to become an International Baccalaureate school. This combination of Economicology and IB is creating a hybrid model of education that builds upon City’s tradition of excellence and is being closely watched by the IB community as a model program.

City is an exceptional school which attracts students into GRPS, drawing students from three counties and multiple school districts. City’s student population is diverse racially, economically and religiously. This diversity is very representative of the Grand Rapids community. Within this diversity, there exists a family unity among the students, staff and parents that holds the City community together.

Academically, City is the top performing school in the area based on MME rankings with a combined score of 196.1 out of a possible 200 (2009). This score is 27 points ahead of the next best score in the area and second best in the state of Michigan.

I would invite you to look further at City High/Middle to see the great things that are happening at this exceptional school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for City MiddleHigh

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	315	65	23	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	418
1989	296	65	29	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
1990	294	69	22	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
1991	321	77	22	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	432
1992	359	79	16	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	470
1993	379	80	16	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	497
1995	435	77	29	20	3	n/a	n/a	0	564
1996	435	77	29	20	3	n/a	n/a	0	564
1997	427	73	32	30	3	n/a	n/a	0	565
1998	428	58	27	31	4	n/a	n/a	0	548
1999	434	54	35	28	4	n/a	n/a	0	555
2000	471	50	38	27	3	n/a	n/a	0	589
2001	478	58	35	27	2	n/a	n/a	0	600
2002	464	69	38	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	597
2003	464	69	38	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	597
2004	488	67	38	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	617
2005	459	51	39	30	7	n/a	n/a	42	628
2006	463	73	34	30	1	n/a	n/a	44	645
2007	435	70	34	39	2	n/a	n/a	47	627
2008	444	68	28	37	3	n/a	n/a	39	619
2009	425	66	20	47	3	n/a	n/a	54	615
2010	424	84	30	55	12	n/a	n/a	82	687
2011	439	99	32	86	9	0	49	0	714
2012	414	106	31	91	1	2	44	0	689
2013	374	87	33	90	1	2	45	0	632
2014	384	110	42	121	1	1	40	0	699
2015	389	97	57	147	1	0	36	0	727
2016	404	78	59	156	2	0	43	0	742
2017	429	80	62	202	3	0	57	0	833
2018	410	88	62	242	0	0	72	0	874
2019	424	94	65	253	0	0	81	0	917
2020	408	95	64	238	1	0	71	0	877
2021	462	103	54	235	2	0	68	0	924
2022	456	118	50	225	2	0	56	0	907
2023	469	104	55	222	3	0	55	0	908
2024	519	91	58	196	4	0	59	0	927

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 City MiddleHigh

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	418	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	406	n/a	n/a	6.7
1990	402	23.0	17.4	8.5
1991	432	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	470	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	497	n/a	0.0	16.9
1995	564	22.2	25.4	8
1996	564	22.2	25.4	8
1997	565	23.0	24.6	4.6
1998	548	22.0	24.9	6.8
1999	555	23.0	24.1	7.7
2000	589	24.9	23.7	11.2
2001	600	24.2	24.8	11.8
2002	597	23.6	25.3	14.2
2003	597	23.6	25.3	14.2
2004	617	25.8	23.9	15.9
2005	628	26.1	24.1	20.3
2006	645	24.1	26.8	22.5
2007	627	23.8	26.3	27.4
2008	619	26.2	23.6	26.2
2009	615	25.3	24.3	33.3
2010	687	26.0	26.3	42.6
2011	714	24.3	29.3	40.1
2012	689	24.7	27.8	35.1
2013	632	25.7	24.5	32.6
2014	699	30.9	22.5	38.1
2015	727	30.0	24.2	38.4
2016	742	31.0	23.9	38.8
2017	833	33.2	25.0	35.4
2018	874	36.3	24.0	41
2019	917	40.9	22.3	36.3
2020	877	41.4	21.1	44.1
2021	924	39.7	23.2	48.4
2022	907	40.6	22.3	48.3
2023	908	39.5	22.9	39.5
2024	927	42.7	21.6	40.6

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 City MiddleHigh

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	418	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	406	n/a	n/a	6.7
1990	402	23.0	17.4	8.5
1991	432	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	470	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	497	n/a	0.0	16.9
1995	564	22.2	25.4	8
1996	564	22.2	25.4	8
1997	565	23.0	24.6	4.6
1998	548	22.0	24.9	6.8
1999	555	23.0	24.1	7.7
2000	589	24.9	23.7	11.2
2001	600	24.2	24.8	11.8
2002	597	23.6	25.3	14.2
2003	597	23.6	25.3	14.2
2004	617	25.8	23.9	15.9
2005	628	26.1	24.1	20.3
2006	645	24.1	26.8	22.5
2007	627	23.8	26.3	27.4
2008	619	26.2	23.6	26.2
2009	615	25.3	24.3	33.3
2010	687	26.0	26.3	42.6
2011	714	24.3	29.3	40.1
2012	689	24.7	27.8	35.1
2013	632	25.7	24.5	32.6
2014	699	30.9	22.5	38.1
2015	727	30.0	24.2	38.4
2016	742	31.0	23.9	38.8
2017	833	33.2	25.0	35.4
2018	874	36.3	24.0	41
2019	917	40.9	22.3	36.3
2020	877	41.4	21.1	44.1
2021	924	39.7	23.2	48.4
2022	907	40.6	22.3	48.3
2023	908	39.5	22.9	39.5
2024	927	42.7	21.6	40.6

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 City MiddleHigh

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,281 (11.0%)	$10,319 (89.0%)	$11,600
2020	$1,257 (10.4%)	$10,872 (89.6%)	$12,129
2021	$1,612 (13.5%)	$10,334 (86.5%)	$11,946
2022	$3,188 (22.6%)	$10,911 (77.4%)	$14,099
2023	$3,146 (21.3%)	$11,618 (78.7%)	$14,764

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on City MiddleHigh

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 34^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 30^th of 883 Middle schools	0.9%
Ranks 1^st of 666 High schools	Ranks 3^rd of 735 High schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (City MiddleHigh)	74.1	66.5	7.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	23.9	24.4	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (City MiddleHigh)	56.3	53.2	3.1%
7th Grade Math (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	15	15.4	0.4%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (City MiddleHigh)	50.9	53.4	2.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	15.9	14.9	1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (City MiddleHigh)	72.9	60.1	12.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	23.4	18.9	4.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (City MiddleHigh)	86.2	76.7	9.5%
11th Grade Social Studies (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	32	29.6	2.4%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (City MiddleHigh)	81.3	87.6	6.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	22.9	20.8	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	29.9	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	917	908	1%
African American	94	104	10.6%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	65	55	15.4%
Hispanic	253	222	12.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	424	469	10.6%
Two or More Races	81	55	32.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.3%	39.5%	3.2%

Schools Near City MiddleHigh

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th 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
City MiddleHigh	Public	7-12	1720 Plainfield Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49505	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2380	927	43	21.6	40.6%	519 (56.0%)	91 (9.8%)	196 (21.1%)	58 (6.3%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (6.4%)	98.9	5^th of 743 public high schools	99.3%		99.6	3^rd of 735 public high schools	99.6%	2	91.8	55.3	91.7	68.3		74.3		55.4	63.4	73.3	54.7	70.0	$14,764	$3,146	$11,618
Wellspring Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1031 Page St NE	Grand Rapids	49505	Kent County	Wellspring Preparatory High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 235-9500	284	22	12.6	76.8%	68 (23.9%)	114 (40.1%)	60 (21.1%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	36 (12.7%)	21.5	590^th of 743 public high schools	20.6%		46.7	374^th of 735 public high schools	49.1%	216			22.9							24.4		26.7	$15,491	$1,804	$13,687
NexTech High School	Public, Charter	9-12	801 Broadway Ave NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	NexTech High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 458-4992	140	9	15.2	85.0%	60 (42.9%)	37 (26.4%)	32 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.9%)	23.1	574^th of 743 public high schools	22.7%		31.4	508^th of 735 public high schools	30.9%	66			26.8							25.6		25.6	$9,847	$2,434	$7,412
Innovation Central High	Public	9-12	421 Fountain St NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2310	414	30	13.7	91.8%	47 (11.4%)	139 (33.6%)	197 (47.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.0%)	9.8	667^th of 743 public high schools	10.2%		7.4	683^rd of 735 public high schools	7.1%	16			15.7							8.8		21.3	$20,064	$4,788	$15,276
Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh	Public	7-12	421 Fountain St NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2405	179	11	16.1	64.8%	87 (48.6%)	39 (21.8%)	36 (20.1%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	14 (7.8%)	81.8	102^nd of 743 public high schools	86.3%		71.9	174^th of 735 public high schools	76.3%	72	65.5		66.7			40.0		24.0	17.2	54.2	24.1	45.8	$16,888	$3,323	$13,565
Lighthouse Academy The Pier	Public, Charter	9-12	703 Ball Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Lighthouse Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(616) 304-8537	15	2	8.1	80.0%	0 (0.0%)	13 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (13.3%)								(n/a)													$31,647	$12,776	$18,871
Grand Rapids Learning Center	Public	9-12	435 Fulton St E	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2010	30	2	20.0	73.3%	6 (20.0%)	12 (40.0%)	9 (30.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.7%)								(n/a)										33.3			$28,320	$3,371	$24,949
Grand Rapids Public Museum High	Public	9-12	54 Jefferson Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-6450	277	16	17.4	58.8%	130 (46.9%)	57 (20.6%)	63 (22.7%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.6%)	53.5	311^th of 743 public high schools	58.1%		67.7	198^th of 735 public high schools	73.1%	113			57.8	9.4						37.5		46.9	$17,426	$3,557	$13,869
Empower U	Public	6-12	225 Mayfield Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 410-4860	170	34	5.0	32.4%	98 (57.6%)	32 (18.8%)	24 (14.1%)	6 (3.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.3%)								(n/a)
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	512 Division Ave S	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(616) 819-1010	487	27	17.7	86.9%	31 (6.4%)	222 (45.6%)	205 (42.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.3%)	24.3	562^nd of 743 public high schools	24.4%		28.8	528^th of 735 public high schools	28.2%	34	34.8	5.8	36.9	6.2	19.7	29.7	7.6	14.1	15.7	25.0	11.4	28.1	$16,433	$3,708	$12,725

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