How many students attend Empower U?

In the 2022-23 school year, 150 students attended Empower U.

What is the racial makeup of Empower U?

Students at Empower U are 61% White, 17% African American, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Empower U

Public 6-12

225 Mayfield Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3768

(616) 410-4860

District: Kent Independent School District (Isd)

Student/teacher ratio: 5.1

Number of students: 150

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.3%

African American:

16.7%

Hispanic:

11.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.7%

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Student Body

Compare Details Empower U has the largest high school student body size in the Kent Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: White (61.3%), African American (16.7%), Hispanic (11.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Empower U is 5.1, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Kent Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Empower U employs 29 full-time teachers.

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	61	26	5	18	0	5	115
2021	55	29	2	11	1	3	101
2022	61	28	4	9	1	8	111
2023	92	25	6	17	1	9	150

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Empower U

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	115	25.0	4.6	37.4
2021	101	25.0	4.0	41.6
2022	111	25.0	4.4	36.9
2023	150	29.0	5.1	32.7

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 Empower U

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	115	25.0	4.6	37.4
2021	101	25.0	4.0	41.6
2022	111	25.0	4.4	36.9
2023	150	29.0	5.1	32.7

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.

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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
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	150	29	5.1	32.7%	92 (61.3%)	25 (16.7%)	17 (11.3%)	6 (4.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.0%)								(n/a)
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	31	3	9.7	90.3%	3 (9.7%)	23 (74.2%)	4 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)								(n/a)													$31,647	$12,776	$18,871
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	523	32	16.3	89.3%	36 (6.9%)	193 (36.9%)	265 (50.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.4%)	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	180	10	18.0	61.1%	87 (48.3%)	42 (23.3%)	31 (17.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	17 (9.4%)	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 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	42	1	42.0	71.4%	7 (16.7%)	17 (40.5%)	15 (35.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)								(n/a)										33.3			$28,320	$3,371	$24,949
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	307	19	16.2	72.6%	87 (28.3%)	126 (41.0%)	65 (21.2%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.8%)	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
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	273	17	16.5	54.9%	132 (48.4%)	51 (18.7%)	69 (25.3%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.9%)	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
East Grand Rapids High School	Public	9-12	2211 Lake Dr SE	Grand Rapids	49506	Kent County	East Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 235-7555	914	48	19.1	8.5%	747 (81.7%)	22 (2.4%)	51 (5.6%)	22 (2.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (7.7%)	98.7	7^th of 743 public high schools	99.1%		98.7	6^th of 735 public high schools	99.2%	1			83.6	59.6						77.1		78.0	$12,838	$704	$12,134
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	466	29	16.2	83.0%	20 (4.3%)	200 (42.9%)	219 (47.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.4%)	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
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	908	40	22.9	39.5%	469 (51.7%)	104 (11.5%)	222 (24.4%)	55 (6.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.1%)	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

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Lighthouse Academy The Pier

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Grand Rapids Learning Center

Wellspring Preparatory High School

Grand Rapids Public Museum High

East Grand Rapids High School

Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy

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