Serving 876 students in grades 9-12, Kenowa Hills High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 876 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kenowa Hills High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Grand Rapids, MI, encompassing approximately 47 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenowa Hills High School's student population of 876 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
876 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Year Founded
1995
School Rankings
Kenowa Hills High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenowa Hills High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1280 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
16%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
73%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
91%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Knight
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenowa Hills High School's ranking?
Kenowa Hills High School is ranked #1280 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenowa Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Kenowa Hills High School is 91%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Kenowa Hills High School?
876 students attend Kenowa Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Kenowa Hills High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kenowa Hills High School?
Kenowa Hills High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kenowa Hills High School offer ?
Kenowa Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kenowa Hills High School part of?
Kenowa Hills High School is part of Kenowa Hills School District.
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