St. John's Home School serves 8 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
8 students

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%

Black
15%
18%

White
65%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend St. John's Home School?
8 students attend St. John's Home School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of St. John's Home School students are White, and 15% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. John's Home School?
St. John's Home School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. John's Home School offer ?
St. John's Home School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is St. John's Home School part of?
St. John's Home School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District.
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