Northern High School

3801 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 1,134 students in grades 9-12, Northern High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,134 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 84% (Top 1%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Northern High School's student population of 1,134 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,134 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Northern High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#89 out of 3069 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northern High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northern High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northern High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northern High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
10%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
7%
18%
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White
73%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Northern High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Northern High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northern High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northern High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northern High School's ranking?
Northern High School is ranked #89 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Northern High School often compared to?
Northern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern High School?
The graduation rate of Northern High School is 93%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Northern High School?
1,134 students attend Northern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Northern High School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern High School?
Northern High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northern High School offer ?
Northern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern High School part of?
Northern High School is part of Forest Hills School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,134 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 93% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 84% (Top 1%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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