Jenison Innovation Academy

Summary:

Jenison Innovation Academy is a public virtual high school serving grades 6-12 in Jenison, Michigan, part of the highly-ranked Jenison Public Schools district. With a student population of 140, the school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, maintaining a 100% four-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate over the past five years, significantly outpacing the state average and nearby schools like Jenison High School and East Lee Campus.

Jenison Innovation Academy's students consistently outperform their peers in the district and state on standardized tests, including scoring 73.3% proficient or better in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to 66% for the Jenison Public Schools district and 51.3% for the state. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.2 to 30 over the past three years, lower than nearby schools. While the student population is predominantly White, Jenison Innovation Academy has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (12.14%) compared to Grandville High School (13.81%) and Jenison High School (9.5%), which could be an asset for the school and community.

Overall, Jenison Innovation Academy appears to be a high-performing virtual school that is providing a quality education to its students and outperforming many of the nearby traditional public schools in the region. The school's consistent high performance, low dropout rates, and strong academic results suggest that its virtual model and educational approach are effective in supporting student success.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 6-12

800 Connie St
Jenison, MI 49428-7915

(616) 457-8477

District: Jenison Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
38^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,453

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 150

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.7%

Hispanic:

12.7%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jenison Innovation Academy ranks better than 90.1% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.8. (See more...)

Compare Details Jenison Innovation Academy ranks better than 94.9% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.71. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jenison Innovation Academy 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 (78.7%), Hispanic (12.7%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jenison Innovation Academy is 14. (See more...)

Compare Jenison Innovation Academy employs 10.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jenison Innovation Academy is $14,453.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jenison Innovation Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Jenison Innovation Academy 89^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Jenison Innovation Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Jenison Innovation Academy 38^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Jenison Innovation Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Jenison Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Jenison Public Schools 42^nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jenison Innovation Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Jenison Innovation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2014	64.41	299^th	921	67.5%
2015	73.59	191^st	919	79.2%
2016	71.01	217^th	894	75.7%
2018	54.54	392^nd	838	53.2%
2023	89.51	79^th	883	91.1%
2024	86.80	89^th	897	90.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Jenison Innovation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	80.15	97^th	771	87.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Jenison Innovation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	87.36	75^th	786	90.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Jenison Innovation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	36.37	431^st	678	36.4%
2023	80.17	104^th	688	84.9%
2024	85.88	75^th	701	89.3%

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

Rank History for Jenison Innovation Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Jenison Innovation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	90.21	59^th	832	92.9%
2016	85.59	93^rd	852	89.1%
2017	46.13	415^th	835	50.3%
2018	47.33	433^rd	824	47.5%
2019	54.66	286^th	666	57.1%
2022	74.96	127^th	531	76.1%
2023	61.16	247^th	735	66.4%
2024	93.71	38^th	743	94.9%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Jenison Innovation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	41.03	421^st	710	40.7%
2022	56.55	188^th	416	54.8%
2023	52.84	278^th	611	54.5%
2024	92.09	38^th	619	93.9%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Jenison Innovation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	97.13	13^th	633	97.9%

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Rank History for high school White students at Jenison Innovation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	28.36	521^st	708	26.4%
2022	67.57	159^th	492	67.7%
2023	44.12	342^nd	647	47.1%
2024	94.41	31^st	638	95.1%

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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 Jenison Innovation Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	46	4	0	6	0	4	60
2013	90	4	2	13	0	4	113
2014	90	5	1	7	0	4	107
2015	90	4	2	6	0	10	112
2016	100	4	4	8	0	12	128
2017	108	4	2	8	0	3	125
2018	106	9	3	16	0	4	138
2019	139	4	6	19	0	10	178
2020	92	4	5	9	0	5	115
2021	197	3	6	18	1	10	235
2022	124	2	5	13	3	7	154
2023	112	1	3	17	1	6	140
2024	118	3	3	19	0	7	150

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 Jenison Innovation Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	60	n/a	n/a	25
2013	113	3.5	32.2	22.1
2014	107	4.0	26.7	28
2015	112	4.0	28.0	26.8
2016	128	9.0	14.2	26.6
2017	125	5.5	22.7	17.6
2018	138	8.1	16.8	31.2
2019	178	11.7	15.1	36
2020	115	6.3	18.0	27.8
2021	235	7.8	30.0	26
2022	154	11.6	13.2	24.7
2023	140	11.4	12.2	17.9
2024	150	10.6	14.0	24

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 Jenison Innovation Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	60	n/a	n/a	25
2013	113	3.5	32.2	22.1
2014	107	4.0	26.7	28
2015	112	4.0	28.0	26.8
2016	128	9.0	14.2	26.6
2017	125	5.5	22.7	17.6
2018	138	8.1	16.8	31.2
2019	178	11.7	15.1	36
2020	115	6.3	18.0	27.8
2021	235	7.8	30.0	26
2022	154	11.6	13.2	24.7
2023	140	11.4	12.2	17.9
2024	150	10.6	14.0	24

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 Jenison Innovation Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$533 (4.8%)	$10,468 (95.2%)	$11,001
2020	$574 (4.7%)	$11,617 (95.3%)	$12,191
2021	$1,351 (15.4%)	$7,437 (84.6%)	$8,788
2022	$846 (6.4%)	$12,450 (93.6%)	$13,297
2023	$744 (5.1%)	$13,708 (94.8%)	$14,453

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jenison Innovation Academy

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 286^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 247^th of 735 High schools	9.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Jenison Innovation Academy)	38.9	27.3	11.6%
11th Grade Social Studies (Jenison Public Schools)	59.5	43.7	15.8%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Jenison Innovation Academy)	44.4	36.4	8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Jenison Public Schools)	60.2	51.7	8.5%
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	178	140	21.3%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	6	3	50%
Hispanic	19	17	10.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	139	112	19.4%
Two or More Races	10	6	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36%	17.9%	18.1%

Schools Near Jenison Innovation Academy

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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
Jenison Innovation Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	800 Connie St	Jenison	49428	Ottawa County	Jenison Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(616) 457-8477	150	11	14.0	24.0%	118 (78.7%)	3 (2.0%)	19 (12.7%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.7%)	93.7	38^th of 743 public high schools	94.9%		61.2	247^th of 735 public high schools	66.4%	209	82.6	52.2	73.3	46.7	50.0	62.5	40.0	62.5	60.9	66.7	39.1	66.7	$14,453	$744	$13,708
Grandville Education Center	Public	9-12	3481 Fairlanes Ave SW	Grandville	49418	Kent County	Grandville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 254-6105	27	1	27.0	63.0%	18 (66.7%)	1 (3.7%)	5 (18.5%)	1 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.4%)								(n/a)													$16,261	$1,992	$14,269
Jenison High School	Public	9-12	2140 Bauer Rd	Jenison	49428	Ottawa County	Jenison Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 457-3400	1,470	78	18.8	25.9%	1,199 (81.6%)	18 (1.2%)	156 (10.6%)	19 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (5.2%)	84.9	82^nd of 743 public high schools	89.0%		77.5	135^th of 735 public high schools	81.6%	53			65.4	53.0						47.2		52.2	$13,294	$1,121	$12,174
Grandville High School	Public	9-12	4700 Canal Ave SW	Grandville	49418	Kent County	Grandville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 254-6426	1,717	103	16.6	31.0%	1,251 (72.9%)	74 (4.3%)	244 (14.2%)	53 (3.1%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	88 (5.1%)	62.6	239^th of 743 public high schools	67.8%		77.7	133^rd of 735 public high schools	81.9%	106			65.0	37.8						35.7		32.1	$15,317	$965	$14,352
Hudsonville High School	Public	9-12	5155 32nd Ave	Hudsonville	49426	Ottawa County	Hudsonville Public School District	No	No	No	No	(616) 669-1500	1,951	116	16.7	20.6%	1,680 (86.1%)	40 (2.1%)	119 (6.1%)	40 (2.1%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (3.3%)	90.1	58^th of 743 public high schools	92.2%		86.8	73^rd of 735 public high schools	90.1%	15			69.3	50.8						57.5		55.1	$12,978	$1,115	$11,863
Wyoming High School	Public	9-12	1350 Prairie Pkwy SW	Wyoming	49509	Kent County	Wyoming Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 530-7580	1,283	65	19.8	87.7%	306 (23.9%)	194 (15.1%)	673 (52.5%)	33 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (5.8%)	25.4	549^th of 743 public high schools	26.1%		20.2	589^th of 735 public high schools	19.9%	40			35.0	8.3						23.2		32.7	$13,912	$1,930	$11,982
Lee High School	Public	9-12	1335 Lee St SW	Wyoming	49509	Kent County	Godfrey-Lee Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 452-3296	508	26	19.3	90.7%	32 (6.3%)	37 (7.3%)	425 (83.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	24	565^th of 743 public high schools	24.0%		16	624^th of 735 public high schools	15.1%	59			33.6	7.3						19.8		34.2	$14,394	$3,846	$10,548
East Lee Campus	Public	9-12	982 Lee St SW	Wyoming	49509	Kent County	Godfrey-Lee Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 241-2661	107	6	19.1	90.7%	8 (7.5%)	15 (14.0%)	79 (73.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.7%)								(n/a)													$13,424	$3,398	$10,026
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming	Public, Virtual	9-12	719 36th St SW	Wyoming	49509	Kent County	Vestaburg Community Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(989) 268-5353	257	6	45.8	72.4%	145 (56.4%)	36 (14.0%)	74 (28.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	36.2	458^th of 743 public high schools	38.4%		15.6	627^th of 735 public high schools	14.7%	169			31.6							34.2		31.6	$8,627	$416	$8,211
Newcomers Community School	Public	9-12	1800 Tremont Blvd NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-3160	135	4	33.7	84.4%	1 (0.7%)	35 (25.9%)	95 (70.4%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$11,348	$3,504	$7,844

Frequently Asked Questions about Jenison Innovation Academy

What is the racial makeup of Jenison Innovation Academy?

Students at Jenison Innovation Academy are 79% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Jenison Innovation Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 150 students attended Jenison Innovation Academy.

What district is Jenison Innovation Academy in?

Jenison Public Schools

Is Jenison Innovation Academy a good school?

Yes. Jenison Innovation Academy ranks in the top 5.1% of Michigan high schools.

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