City Middlehigh School
Tel:
(616) 819-2380
City Middlehigh School serves 874 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
City Middlehigh School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
City Middlehigh School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
City Middlehigh School's student population of 874 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2019) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 874 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
City Middlehigh School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of City Middlehigh School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #977 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 8% |
| Black | 10% | 18% |
| White | 47% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Rapids School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to City Middlehigh School is Wellspring Preparatory High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lighthouse Academy North Campus (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kent Hills School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Wellspring Preparatory High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 457 students
0.2 miles
1031 Page Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 235-9500 0.2 9-12 457 - Grand Rapids Kent Hills School Grades: PK-5 | 224 students
0.4 miles
1445 Emerald Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2727 0.4 PK-5 224 - Grand Rapids Lighthouse Academy North Campus Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 3-12 | 83 students
0.4 miles
1260 Ekhart St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700 0.4 3-12 83 - Grand Rapids Success Grand Rapids Fuller Ave Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 151 students
0.4 miles
1260 Elkhart St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 232-3322 0.4 9-12 151 - Grand Rapids Lighthouse Academy Waalkes Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 65 students
0.6 miles
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 617-9321 0.6 K-12 65
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