Grand Rapids Public Museum High

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Grand Rapids Public Museum High ranks 311 th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Grand Rapids Public Museum High is a public high school serving 273 students in grades 9-12 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, which is part of the Grand Rapids Public Schools district.

Grand Rapids Public Museum High stands out for its diverse student population, with nearly half of students identifying as White, a quarter as Hispanic, and almost 20% as African American. Academically, the school outperforms the district and state averages in 11th-grade proficiency in social studies and evidence-based reading and writing, and it has a strong four-year graduation rate of 93.1%. However, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, and its performance for Hispanic and low-income students is more average compared to other Michigan high schools.

While Grand Rapids Public Museum High compares favorably to the district and state, it faces competition from nearby schools like Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh, which has a higher statewide ranking and stronger academic performance in several subjects. The school also spends around $17,400 per student, which is higher than the district average but lower than some nearby charter schools like Empower U and Lighthouse Academy The Pier.

Detail:

Public 9-12

54 Jefferson Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4304

(616) 819-6450

District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
311^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,426

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 277

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.9%

Hispanic:

22.7%

African American:

20.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grand Rapids Public Museum High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.22. (See more...)

Compare Details Grand Rapids Public Museum High ranks better than 58.1% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3^rd among 9 ranked high schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.47. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Grand Rapids Public Museum High 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 Student population at Grand Rapids Public Museum High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.9%), Hispanic (22.7%), African American (20.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Public Museum High is 17.4, which is the 6^th best among 9 high schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Grand Rapids Public Museum High employs 15.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grand Rapids Public Museum High is $17,426, which is the 7^th highest among 9 high schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Grand Rapids Public Museum High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Rapids Public Museum High 311^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Grand Rapids Public Museum High in the ranking list.)

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 Grand Rapids Public Museum High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	35.60	500^th	821	39.1%
2018	56.22	381^st	838	54.5%

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

Rank History for Grand Rapids Public Museum High

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Rank History for all high school students at Grand Rapids Public Museum High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	65.46	145^th	561	74.2%
2022	31.41	413^th	531	22.2%
2023	67.75	198^th	735	73.1%
2024	53.47	311^th	743	58.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Grand Rapids Public Museum High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	61.62	133^rd	417	68.1%
2023	75.56	107^th	614	82.6%
2024	50.75	296^th	654	54.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Grand Rapids Public Museum High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	63.93	127^th	462	72.5%
2023	53.09	273^rd	611	55.3%
2024	57.03	243^rd	619	60.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Grand Rapids Public Museum High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	67.80	112^th	472	76.3%
2023	79.49	107^th	611	82.5%
2024	67.99	170^th	633	73.1%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Grand Rapids Public Museum High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.37	50^th	190	73.7%
2024	41.78	115^th	195	41.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Grand Rapids Public Museum High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	77.91	83^rd	516	83.9%
2023	78.57	115^th	647	82.2%
2024	70.07	160^th	638	74.9%

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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

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Enrollment information for Grand Rapids Public Museum High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	32	10	1	10	0	7	60
2017	56	23	1	28	2	10	120
2018	94	32	2	40	1	12	181
2019	48	7	0	14	2	10	81
2020	72	19	1	30	3	18	143
2021	100	30	3	48	1	17	199
2022	133	45	3	70	2	19	272
2023	132	51	3	69	2	16	273
2024	130	57	5	63	1	21	277

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 Grand Rapids Public Museum High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	60	3.0	20.0	46.7
2017	120	6.3	19.0	47.5
2018	181	10.3	17.5	53
2019	81	6.5	12.4	38.3
2020	143	10.8	13.2	49.7
2021	199	14.0	14.2	62.8
2022	272	16.2	16.7	62.1
2023	273	16.5	16.5	54.9
2024	277	15.9	17.4	58.8

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 Grand Rapids Public Museum High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	60	3.0	20.0	46.7
2017	120	6.3	19.0	47.5
2018	181	10.3	17.5	53
2019	81	6.5	12.4	38.3
2020	143	10.8	13.2	49.7
2021	199	14.0	14.2	62.8
2022	272	16.2	16.7	62.1
2023	273	16.5	16.5	54.9
2024	277	15.9	17.4	58.8

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 Grand Rapids Public Museum High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,337 (8.3%)	$25,811 (91.7%)	$28,148
2020	$1,999 (9.9%)	$18,214 (90.1%)	$20,213
2021	$2,160 (12.6%)	$15,020 (87.4%)	$17,181
2022	$3,823 (21.5%)	$13,952 (78.5%)	$17,774
2023	$3,557 (20.4%)	$13,869 (79.6%)	$17,426

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grand Rapids Public Museum High

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	81	273	237%
African American	7	51	628.6%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	14	69	392.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	48	132	175%
Two or More Races	10	16	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.3%	54.9%	16.7%

Schools Near Grand Rapids Public Museum High

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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
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
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
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
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
Covenant High School Grand Rapids	Public, Charter	9-12	50 Antoine St SW	Grand Rapids	49507	Kent County	Covenant High School Grand Rapids	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 364-2000	228	9	24.7	90.4%	14 (6.1%)	129 (56.6%)	70 (30.7%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.3%)								(n/a)													$12,266	$1,141	$11,124
Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue	Public	7-12	327 Rumsey St SW	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-3160	384	18	21.5	86.2%	5 (1.3%)	18 (4.7%)	356 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	16.5	621^st of 743 public high schools	16.4%		11.3	660^th of 735 public high schools	10.2%	39	32.9		21.6			10.6		4.6	8.7	6.3		30.0	$15,378	$3,702	$11,675
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
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)
Southeast Career Pathways	Public	9-12	1356 Jefferson Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49507	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-3082	95	6	17.2	90.5%	10 (10.5%)	55 (57.9%)	23 (24.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.4%)								(n/a)													$17,780	$3,551	$14,230

Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Rapids Public Museum High

How many students attend Grand Rapids Public Museum High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 277 students attended Grand Rapids Public Museum High.

Is Grand Rapids Public Museum High a good school?

Grand Rapids Public Museum High ranks 311^th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Grand Rapids Public Museum High in?

Grand Rapids Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Grand Rapids Public Museum High?

Students at Grand Rapids Public Museum High are 47% White, 23% Hispanic, 21% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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