Serving 223 students in grades 9-12, Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids's student population of 223 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
36%
9%
Black
51%
18%
White
5%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids?
The graduation rate of Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids is 15-19%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids?
223 students attend Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids?
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids offer ?
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids part of?
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids is part of Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids School District.
In what neighborhood is Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids located?
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids is located in the SECA neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 4 other public schools located in SECA.
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