Northview Next Career Center

Summary:

Northview Next Career Center is a small public high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 30 students. While part of the Northview Public Schools district, which is ranked 152 out of 606 districts in the state, Northview Next Career Center has some notable differences compared to the larger Northview High School.

Northview Next Career Center has a more diverse student population, with 60% White, 26.67% African American, 6.67% Hispanic, and 3.33% two or more races, compared to Northview High School's 71.25% White, 9.52% African American, 8.97% Hispanic, and 8.33% two or more races. However, the school has a lower statewide ranking, ranking 387 out of 735 Michigan high schools, while Northview High School ranks 154 out of 735. Northview Next Career Center has also experienced fluctuating graduation rates, ranging from 40% to 90%, and higher dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 23%, compared to Northview High School's consistently high 97.4% graduation rate and 1.3% dropout rate.

Additionally, Northview Next Career Center has significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 44.9% to 77.7%, compared to Northview High School's 53.6%. The school's 11th-grade students also performed lower on state assessments compared to the district and state averages. Despite these challenges, Northview Next Career Center has a higher per-student spending of $22,866, compared to $13,981 at Northview High School. Addressing the underlying causes of these disparities and improving student outcomes should be the school's top priorities.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3801 E Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525-9782

(616) 361-7396

District: Northview Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,866

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 31

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.6%

Two or more races:

22.6%

African American:

16.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northview Next Career Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.38. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northview Next Career Center 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 Northview Next Career Center has the smallest high school student body size in the Northview Public Schools District. Student population at Northview Next Career Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.6%), two or more races (22.6%), African American (16.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northview Next Career Center is 13.9, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Northview Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Northview Next Career Center employs 2.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northview Next Career Center is $22,866, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Northview Public Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Northview Next Career Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Northview Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Northview Public Schools 194^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northview Next Career Center

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Rank History for all students at Northview Next Career Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	57.40	365^th	705	48.2%
2007	27.25	584^th	767	23.9%
2008	11.06	656^th	750	12.5%
2009	27.24	573^rd	754	24.0%
2010	28.00	568^th	765	25.8%
2011	14.33	658^th	784	16.1%
2012	20.98	592^nd	773	23.4%
2013	16.62	636^th	805	21.0%
2014	18.96	618^th	799	22.7%
2015	36.11	541^st	832	35.0%
2016	8.65	741^st	852	13.0%
2017	11.61	646^th	835	22.6%
2018	5.22	780^th	824	5.3%
2023	45.38	387^th	735	47.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Northview Next Career Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	4.44	668^th	707	5.5%

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Rank History for White students at Northview Next Career Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	2.04	693^rd	708	2.1%

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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 Northview Next Career Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	130	5	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2003	130	5	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2004	135	8	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	151
2005	138	11	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	154
2006	145	6	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	160
2007	138	13	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	161
2008	118	18	n/a	13	1	n/a	n/a	5	155
2009	115	19	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	8	154
2010	118	16	2	17	0	n/a	n/a	7	160
2011	105	28	0	14	1	0	4	0	152
2012	112	24	1	10	2	0	7	0	156
2013	108	29	1	22	4	0	2	0	166
2014	116	27	0	21	5	0	6	0	175
2015	96	31	1	26	3	0	9	0	166
2016	80	17	1	16	3	0	7	0	124
2017	89	16	1	18	0	1	4	0	129
2018	55	12	1	11	0	0	4	0	83
2019	79	9	0	9	0	0	7	0	104
2020	28	5	0	3	0	0	3	0	39
2021	16	2	0	1	0	0	5	0	24
2022	21	7	0	1	0	0	3	0	32
2023	18	8	0	2	1	0	1	0	30
2024	16	5	0	2	1	0	7	0	31

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 Northview Next Career Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	137	2.8	48.9	n/a
2003	137	2.8	48.9	n/a
2004	151	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	154	3.0	51.3	n/a
2006	160	3.0	53.3	0
2007	161	4.5	35.8	16.1
2008	155	4.2	36.9	35.3
2009	154	5.2	29.6	46.6
2010	160	5.5	29.0	61.4
2011	152	5.0	30.4	63.8
2012	156	6.1	25.3	58.3
2013	166	6.3	26.3	57.2
2014	175	5.8	30.1	54.3
2015	166	6.0	27.6	57.8
2016	124	6.0	20.6	57.3
2017	129	5.9	21.8	61.2
2018	83	7.4	11.2	67.5
2019	104	6.2	16.7	57.7
2020	39	2.8	13.9	76.9
2021	24	1.2	20.0	83.3
2022	32	2.2	14.5	65.6
2023	30	2.2	13.3	70
2024	31	2.2	13.9	74.2

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 Northview Next Career Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	137	2.8	48.9	n/a
2003	137	2.8	48.9	n/a
2004	151	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	154	3.0	51.3	n/a
2006	160	3.0	53.3	0
2007	161	4.5	35.8	16.1
2008	155	4.2	36.9	35.3
2009	154	5.2	29.6	46.6
2010	160	5.5	29.0	61.4
2011	152	5.0	30.4	63.8
2012	156	6.1	25.3	58.3
2013	166	6.3	26.3	57.2
2014	175	5.8	30.1	54.3
2015	166	6.0	27.6	57.8
2016	124	6.0	20.6	57.3
2017	129	5.9	21.8	61.2
2018	83	7.4	11.2	67.5
2019	104	6.2	16.7	57.7
2020	39	2.8	13.9	76.9
2021	24	1.2	20.0	83.3
2022	32	2.2	14.5	65.6
2023	30	2.2	13.3	70
2024	31	2.2	13.9	74.2

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 Northview Next Career Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$413 (3.5%)	$11,544 (96.5%)	$11,957
2020	$398 (1.9%)	$20,016 (98.1%)	$20,414
2021	$720 (4.0%)	$17,489 (96.1%)	$18,208
2022	$4,521 (20.3%)	$17,752 (79.7%)	$22,273
2023	$828 (3.6%)	$22,037 (96.4%)	$22,866

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northview Next Career Center

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	104	30	71.2%
African American	9	8	11.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	2	77.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	79	18	77.2%
Two or More Races	7	1	85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.7%	70%	12.3%

Schools Near Northview Next Career Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (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	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northview Next Career Center	Public	9-12	3801 E Beltline Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Northview Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 361-7396	31	2	13.9	74.2%	16 (51.6%)	5 (16.1%)	2 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (22.6%)								(n/a)			36.4		$22,866	$828	$22,037
Northview High School	Public	9-12	4451 Hunsberger Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Northview Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 363-4857	1,060	54	19.5	46.3%	755 (71.2%)	105 (9.9%)	92 (8.7%)	16 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (8.4%)	72.9	160^th of 743 public high schools	78.5%		74.5	154^th of 735 public high schools	79.0%	6	57.0	32.5	51.6	47.2	$13,981	$1,527	$12,454
Northview Next Learning Center	Public, Virtual	9-12	5365 Plainfield Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Northview Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(616) 361-7396	101	0	240.4	74.3%	62 (61.4%)	17 (16.8%)	14 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.9%)	37.5	451^st of 743 public high schools	39.3%					(n/a)	44.4		28.6	28.6	$8,269	$2,899	$5,369
Kent Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	1655 E Beltline Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 364-8421	0	75	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
MySchoolKent	Public	6-12	1655 E Beltline Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 447-5680	0	14	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Kent Education CenterBeltline	Public	9-12	1606 Leffingwell Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 410-4760	39	13	3.0	61.5%	18 (46.2%)	10 (25.6%)	5 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (12.8%)								(n/a)
Forest Hills Transition Center	Public	12	3787 Leonard St NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Forest Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 493-8685	12	2	5.7	25.0%	10 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (16.7%)								(n/a)					$20,162	$10,422	$9,740
Northern High School	Public	9-12	3801 Leonard St NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Forest Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 493-8600	1,109	69	16.0	18.9%	786 (70.9%)	70 (6.3%)	85 (7.7%)	107 (9.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	58 (5.2%)	93.5	39^th of 743 public high schools	94.8%		92.8	37^th of 735 public high schools	95.0%	2	75.8	56.0	61.8	56.1	$15,550	$484	$15,065
Eastern High School	Public	9-12	2200 Pettis Ave NE	Ada	49301	Kent County	Forest Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 493-8830	767	43	17.8	14.2%	622 (81.1%)	15 (2.0%)	32 (4.2%)	66 (8.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.0%)	93.9	35^th of 743 public high schools	95.3%		97.2	15^th of 735 public high schools	98.0%	20	81.4	61.9	53.0	62.3	$15,256	$732	$14,524
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Northview Next Career Center

How many students attend Northview Next Career Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 31 students attended Northview Next Career Center.

What is the racial makeup of Northview Next Career Center?

Students at Northview Next Career Center are 52% White, 23% Two or more races, 16% African American, 6% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.

What district is Northview Next Career Center in?

Northview Public Schools

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