Grand Rapids Public Schools District
- 1331 FRANKLIN ST SE
- GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501
- (616) 819-2000
23 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 43.6% | 76.3% |
| Dropout Rate | 15.4% | 6.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $11,571 | $10,665 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.2 | 17.5 |
| Number of Schools | 78 | - |
| Number of Students | 19,815 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,307 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 19,815 | 15.2 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,938 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,617 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,506 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,468 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,462 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,399 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,329 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,268 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,305 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,801 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,393 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,054 |
| 12th Grade Students | 920 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 186 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 249 |
| Hispanic | 2,966 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 7,145 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,575 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 7,349 |
| Female | 6,772 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,307 | 15.2 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 25 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 64 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 422 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 334 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 463 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 532 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 60 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 20 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 18 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 7 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 945 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 24 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 9 |
| School Administrators | 94 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 174 |
| Student Support Services | 97 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 548 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $271,328,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $98,000,000 | 36.1% |
| Property Tax | $43,535,000 | 16.0% |
| Other School Systems | $43,717,000 | 16.1% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $219,000 | 0.08% |
| School Lunch | $512,000 | 0.2% |
| District Activity Receipts | $861,000 | 0.3% |
| Other Sales and Services | $66,000 | 0.02% |
| Rents and Royalties | $218,000 | 0.08% |
| Sale of Property | $1,699,000 | 0.6% |
| Interest Earnings | $4,834,000 | 1.8% |
| Private Contributions | $587,000 | 0.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,752,000 | 0.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $141,884,000 | 52.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $98,715,000 | 36.4% |
| Special Education Programs | $22,060,000 | 8.1% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $9,290,000 | 3.4% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $136,000 | 0.05% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $155,000 | 0.06% |
| School Lunch Programs | $259,000 | 0.10% |
| Other Programs | $11,269,000 | 4.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $31,444,000 | 11.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $13,284,000 | 4.9% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $2,511,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $274,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $62,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $7,463,000 | 2.8% |
| Through State - Other | $6,503,000 | 2.4% |
| Direct - Other | $1,347,000 | 0.5% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $234,883,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $140,113,000 | 59.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $86,917,000 | 37.0% |
| Student Support | $13,963,000 | 5.1% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $17,623,000 | 6.5% |
| General Administration Support | $1,464,000 | 0.5% |
| School Administration Support | $13,248,000 | 4.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $23,140,000 | 8.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $6,458,000 | 2.4% |
| Other Support Services | $11,021,000 | 4.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $7,853,000 | 3.3% |
| Food Services | $7,853,000 | 2.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 43.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 937 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 5 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 879 | 15.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Grand Rapids Public Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 78
- Students: 19,815
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,307
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Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| ABERDEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
928 Aberdeen St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 212 | 15.7 |  Review This School |
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| ADELANTE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1061 Kensington Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 9-12 | 141 | 134.3 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ALEXANDER SCHOOL | ||||
1010 Alexander St Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 148 | 17.1 | Review This School |
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| ALGER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
921 Alger St Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 6-8 | 523 | 15.9 | Review This School |
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| BETHANY BASED SCHOOL | ||||
901 Eastern Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 4-11 | 23 | 11.5 | Review This School |
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| BLANDFORD SCHOOL | ||||
3143 Milo St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 6 | 60 | 25.0 | Review This School |
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| BROOKSIDE SCHOOL | ||||
2505 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 289 | 19.1 | Review This School |
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| BUCHANAN SCHOOL | ||||
1775 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 470 | 18.2 | Review This School |
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| BURTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2133 Buchanan Av. Sw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 388 | 18.2 | Review This School |
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| BURTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2133 Buchanan St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 6-8 | 443 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY SCHOOL | ||||
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 9-12 | 30 | 30.0 | Review This School |
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| CA FROST ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADEMY | ||||
1460 Laughlin Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-8 | 490 | 17.6 | 5 out of 5 7 Reviews |
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| CAMPAU PARK SCHOOL | ||||
50 Antoine St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 271 | 20.7 | Review This School |
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| CAMPUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1326 Thomas St Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG | 1 | 0.09 | Review This School |
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| CAMPUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
710 Benjamin Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 221 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| CBOT SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| CENTER FOR ECONOMICOLOGY SCHOOL | ||||
2420 Coit Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 6 | 32 | 23.7 | Review This School |
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| CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 9-12 | 643 | 18.4 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CITY MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1400 Fuller Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 7-12 | 687 | 26.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| COIT ARTS ACADEMY | ||||
617 Coit Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 264 | 15.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CONGRESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
940 Baldwin St Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 244 | 16.3 | Review This School |
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| COVELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 320 | 16.9 | Review This School |
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| CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL | ||||
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 9-12 | 32 | 32.0 | Review This School |
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| CRESTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 9-12 | 914 | 20.0 |  4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| DAY TREATMENT SCHOOL | ||||
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 9-11 | 14 | 14.0 | Review This School |
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| DICKINSON SCHOOL | ||||
448 Dickinson St Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 341 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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| EAST LEONARD SCHOOL | ||||
410 Barnett St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 269 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| GRAND RAPIDS UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY | ||||
409 Lafayette Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 6-8 | 180 | 13.3 | Review This School |
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| HALL SCHOOL | ||||
703 Shamrock St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 435 | 19.3 | Review This School |
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| HARRISON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 6-8 | 310 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| HARRISON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 535 | 16.1 | Review This School |
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| HENRY PARK PAIDEIA ACADEMY | ||||
645 Logan St Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-8 | 509 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| HOME EDUCATION SITE SCHOOL | ||||
2405 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 7-10 | 20 | 20.0 | Review This School |
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| JOHN BALL PARK ZOO SCHOOL | ||||
1300 Fulton St West
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 6 | 60 | 27.3 | Review This School |
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| KEN-O-SHA DIAGNOSTIC CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| KEN-O-SHA PARK SCHOOL | ||||
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 209 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| KENT COUNTY CORRECTION FACILITY SCHOOL | ||||
701 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 9-12 | 41 | 41.0 | Review This School |
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| KENT COUNTY SHERIFFS HONOR CAMP SCHOOL | ||||
16171 16 Mile Rd
Gowen, MI Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| KENT EDUCATION CENTER--BELTLINE SCHOOL | ||||
1606 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 9-12 | 106 | 6.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| KENT EDUCATION CENTER--MAYFIELD SCHOOL | ||||
225 Mayfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 6-9 | 57 | 6.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| KENT EDUCATION CENTER--OAKLEIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2223 Gordon St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 50 | 4.7 | Review This School |
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| KENT HILLS SCHOOL | ||||
1445 Emerald Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 403 | 17.4 | Review This School |
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| KENT VOCATIONAL OPTIONS SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 11-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| LINCOLN DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
862 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-12 | 103 | 7.2 | Review This School |
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| LINCOLN SCHOOL | ||||
860 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-12 | 175 | 7.8 | Review This School |
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| MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
851 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 6-8 | 304 | 12.0 | Review This School |
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| MULICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1761 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 384 | 17.8 | Review This School |
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| NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 136 | 14.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NORTH PARK MONTESSORI ACADEMY | ||||
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-6 | 158 | 20.5 | Review This School |
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| OTTAWA HILLS 2ND SHIFT HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2055 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 10-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| OTTAWA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2055 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 9-12 | 872 | 19.2 |  1 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| OTTAWA MONTESSORI SCHOOL | ||||
159 College Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-12 | 325 | 13.8 | Review This School |
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| PALMER SCHOOL | ||||
309 Palmer St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 312 | 20.8 | Review This School |
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| PARK SCHOOL | ||||
1356 Jefferson Av Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 8-12 | 36 | - | Review This School |
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| PINE GROVE LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
2101 52nd St
Wyoming, MI Public | KG-12 | 67 | 7.1 | Review This School |
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| PINE SCHOOL | ||||
1138 Pine Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 9-12 | 191 | 61.6 | Review This School |
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| RIDGEMOOR PARK SCHOOL | ||||
2555 Inverness Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | PK | - | - | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| RIVERSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
265 Eleanor St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 6-8 | 483 | 14.6 | Review This School |
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| ROOSEVELT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
641 Vries St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | PK | - | - | Review This School |
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| SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION | ||||
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 9-12 | 92 | - | Review This School |
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| SHARED TIME SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
1331 Franklin St Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 1-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| SHAWMUT HILLS SCHOOL | ||||
2550 Burritt St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 231 | 19.4 | Review This School |
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| SHAWNEE PARK ORAL-DEAF CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
2036 Chesaning Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-11 | 37 | 2.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SHAWNEE SCIENCE, MATH AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY | ||||
2036 Chesaning Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 316 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| SHERWOOD GLOBAL STUDIES ACADEMY | ||||
3859 Chamberlain Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-8 | 434 | 17.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SIBLEY SCHOOL | ||||
947 Sibley St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 388 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| SOUTHEAST ACADEMIC CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1250 Sigsbee St Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 105 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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| SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY CAMPUS SCHOOL | ||||
801 Oakland Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-8 | 733 | 18.2 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SPECIAL EDUCATION INTERIM ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
2405 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| STOCKING SCHOOL | ||||
863 7th St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 409 | 20.9 | Review This School |
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| THE HAVEN SCHOOL | ||||
1505 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-12 | 18 | 9.0 | Review This School |
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| UNION COMMUNITY SCHOOL | ||||
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 9-12 | 52 | 52.0 | Review This School |
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| UNION HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 9-12 | 1,060 | 23.3 | Review This School |
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| WAALKES JUVENILE CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
701 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 7-12 | 63 | 12.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WELLERWOOD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
800 Wellerwood St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG | 9 | 1.0 | Review This School |
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| WEST LEONARD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1351 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | PK | - | - | Review This School |
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| WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1525 Mount Mercy Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 6-8 | 372 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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| YOUTH CAREER DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1356 Jefferson Av Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 9-12 | 210 | 51.2 | Review This School |
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