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Kenowa Hills School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,972 students in Kenowa Hills School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Kenowa Hills School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,972 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Kenowa Hills School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#367 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Graduation Rate
89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.55
# American Indian Students
11 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
46 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
505 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
9%
# Black Students
157 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
5%
18%
# White Students
2,051 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
69%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
201 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
241
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
234
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
219
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
216
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
226
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
195
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
199
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
212
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
212
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
239
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
274
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
259
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
246
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,369 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,547 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,369
$18,370
Spending / Student
$17,547
$17,559
Best Kenowa Hills School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4252 3 Mile Rd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-6351
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-6351
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Zinser Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3949 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-2461
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-2461
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #33.
Kenowa Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3825 Hendershot Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 784-2400
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 784-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 933 students
Rank: #44.
Kenowa Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Hendershot Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-3225
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-3225
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #55.
Alpine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4730 Baumhoff Ave Nw
Comstock Park, MI 49321
(616) 784-0884
Comstock Park, MI 49321
(616) 784-0884
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #66.
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Hendershot Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 784-2511
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 784-2511
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kenowa Hills School District?
Kenowa Hills School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,972 students.
What is the rank of Kenowa Hills School District?
Kenowa Hills School District is ranked #362 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kenowa Hills School District?
69% of Kenowa Hills School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kenowa Hills School District?
Kenowa Hills School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Kenowa Hills School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,547 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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