City High Middle School is a public, magnet high school operated by the Grand Rapids Public Schools in the greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area.
Serving 927 students in grades 7-12, City Middlehigh 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 927 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
City Middlehigh ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
City Middlehigh's student population of 927 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
927 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
City Middlehigh ranks within the top 5% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of City Middlehigh is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 3025 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
21%
9%
Black
10%
18%
White
56%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City Middlehigh's ranking?
City Middlehigh is ranked #91 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are City Middlehigh often compared to?
City Middlehighis often viewed alongside schools like Wellspring Preparatory 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 35% MI state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of City Middlehigh?
The graduation rate of City Middlehigh is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend City Middlehigh?
927 students attend City Middlehigh.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of City Middlehigh students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City Middlehigh?
City Middlehigh has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does City Middlehigh offer ?
City Middlehigh offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is City Middlehigh part of?
City Middlehigh is part of Grand Rapids School District.
In what neighborhood is City Middlehigh located?
City Middlehigh is located in the Creston neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 6 other public schools located in Creston.
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