For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,535 students in 49512, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in 49512, MI are West Michigan Aviation Academy, Excel Charter Academy and Lighthouse Academy South Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 49512 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 49512, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 49512 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Michigan average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Michigan Aviation Academy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 49512, MI Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Michigan Aviation Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5363 44th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 446-8886
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 446-8886
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: #22.
Excel Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4201 Breton Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Grades: K-12
| 784 students
Rank: #33.
Lighthouse Academy South Campus
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3300 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 949-2287
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 949-2287
Grades: K-12
| 146 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prepnet Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
3834 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 929-1326
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 929-1326
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
49512, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hamilton Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3303 Breton Road Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 493-5693
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 493-5693
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3303 Breton Road Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 245-2203
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 245-2203
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Prepnet Virtual Academy (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
3850 Broadmoor Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 222-1700
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 222-1700
Grades: K-12
| 1,220 students
Wedgwood Campus (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
3300 36th Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 831-5609
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 831-5609
Grades: 3-12
| 132 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 49512, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in 49512, MI include West Michigan Aviation Academy, Excel Charter Academy and Lighthouse Academy South Campus.
How many public high schools are located in 49512?
4 public high schools are located in 49512.
What is the racial composition of students in 49512?
49512 public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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