Serving 31 students in grades 9-12, Kent Co. Correction Facility High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was equal to the Michigan state average of 50%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)3%
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)19%
7%
Black
(15-16)49%
18%
White
(15-16)20%
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)9%
3%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kent Co. Correction Facility High School?
The graduation rate of Kent Co. Correction Facility High School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Kent Co. Correction Facility High School?
31 students attend Kent Co. Correction Facility High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Kent Co. Correction Facility High School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Kent Co. Correction Facility High School offer ?
Kent Co. Correction Facility High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kent Co. Correction Facility High School part of?
Kent Co. Correction Facility High School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District.
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