Serving 218 students in grades 9-12, Covenant House 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 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Covenant House 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 Grand Rapids's student population of 218 students has declined by 28% 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
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Covenant House Grand Rapids is 0.63, 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%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
41%
9%
Black
44%
18%
White
8%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
47%
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 Grand Rapids?
The graduation rate of Covenant House Grand Rapids is 15-19%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Covenant House Grand Rapids?
218 students attend Covenant House Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Covenant House Grand Rapids students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Covenant House Grand Rapids?
Covenant House Grand Rapids has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Covenant House Grand Rapids offer ?
Covenant House Grand Rapids offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Covenant House Grand Rapids part of?
Covenant House Grand Rapids is part of Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids School District.
In what neighborhood is Covenant House Grand Rapids located?
Covenant House 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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