Northview Next Learning Center

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Northview Next Learning Center ranks 451 st of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Northview Next Learning Center is a public virtual high school serving grades 9-12 in the Northview Public Schools district in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a relatively small student population of 91 students as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite being part of the Northview Public Schools district, Northview Next Learning Center has struggled significantly compared to other schools in the area. The school has a 4-year graduation rate of only 44.6%, which is much lower than the 97.4% graduation rate at Northview High School. Additionally, Northview Next Learning Center has a high dropout rate of 19.6%, compared to just 1.3% at Northview High School. The school also faces high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching 36.4% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the 53.6% rate at Northview High School.

Academically, Northview Next Learning Center students perform poorly on state assessments, with only 28.6% of students proficient or better in M-Step Science and Social Studies, compared to 49.3% and 44.6% for the Northview Public Schools district, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 68.13% in the 2022-2023 school year, much higher than the 43.68% rate at Northview High School. These challenges suggest that Northview Next Learning Center may be facing systemic issues that require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 9-12

5365 Plainfield Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525-1044

(616) 361-7396

District: Northview Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
451^st of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,269

Student/teacher ratio: 240.4

Number of students: 101

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.4%

African American:

16.8%

Hispanic:

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northview Next Learning Center ranks worse than 60.7% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.47. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northview Next Learning 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 Student population at Northview Next Learning Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (61.4%), African American (16.8%), Hispanic (13.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Northview Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northview Next Learning Center is 240.4, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Northview Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Northview Next Learning Center employs 0.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northview Next Learning Center is $8,269, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Northview Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northview Next Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Northview Next Learning Center 451^st of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Northview Next Learning Center in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

White students:

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 Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Northview Next Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.47	451^st	743	39.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northview Next Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	32.31	446^th	654	31.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Northview Next Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.99	378^th	619	38.9%

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Rank History for White students at Northview Next Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	39.84	382^nd	638	40.1%

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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 Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	61	5	6	1	7	80
2021	66	7	5	1	8	87
2022	62	14	15	4	12	107
2023	56	14	11	1	9	91
2024	62	17	14	0	8	101

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 Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	80	1.2	66.6	52.5
2021	87	1.0	87.0	55.2
2022	107	0.4	243.1	57.9
2023	91	0.7	130.0	68.1
2024	101	0.4	240.4	74.3

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 Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	80	1.2	66.6	52.5
2021	87	1.0	87.0	55.2
2022	107	0.4	243.1	57.9
2023	91	0.7	130.0	68.1
2024	101	0.4	240.4	74.3

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 Learning Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$398 (5.3%)	$7,051 (94.7%)	$7,449
2021	$520 (8.0%)	$5,963 (92.0%)	$6,483
2022	$735 (12.5%)	$5,127 (87.5%)	$5,862
2023	$2,899 (35.1%)	$5,369 (64.9%)	$8,268

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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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 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
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
Rockford High School	Public	9-12	4100 Kroes St NE	Rockford	49341	Kent County	Rockford Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 863-6030	1,823	91	20.0	14.1%	1,596 (87.5%)	13 (0.7%)	103 (5.7%)	30 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	79 (4.3%)	91.9	50^th of 743 public high schools	93.3%		84.6	89^th of 735 public high schools	87.9%	39	76.3	49.6	60.0	55.4	$13,359	$628	$12,730
Comstock Park High School	Public	9-12	150 6 Mile Rd NE	Comstock Park	49321	Kent County	Comstock Park Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 254-5200	505	27	18.4	54.3%	288 (57.0%)	39 (7.7%)	131 (25.9%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.9%)	62.3	244^th of 743 public high schools	67.2%		64	222^nd of 735 public high schools	69.8%	22	45.9	25.6	43.6	54.9	$13,996	$1,895	$12,101
Comstock Park Flex Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	150 6 Mile Rd NE	Comstock Park	49321	Kent County	Comstock Park Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(616) 254-5200	39	1	30.2	71.8%	19 (48.7%)	7 (17.9%)	9 (23.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.3%)								(n/a)					$10,663	$758	$9,905
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)
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Northview Next Learning Center

Is Northview Next Learning Center a good school?

Northview Next Learning Center ranks 451^st of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Northview Next Learning Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 101 students attended Northview Next Learning Center.

What district is Northview Next Learning Center in?

Northview Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Northview Next Learning Center?

Students at Northview Next Learning Center are 61% White, 17% African American, 14% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

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