East Kentwood Freshman Campus

6170 Valley Lane Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(School attendance zone shown in map)
East Kentwood Freshman Campus serves 864 students in grades 9. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 864 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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East Kentwood Freshman Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

East Kentwood Freshman Campus's student population of 864 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
864 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of East Kentwood Freshman Campus is 0.76, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
10%
3%
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Hispanic
19%
9%
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Black
38%
18%
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White
23%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
This chart display the diversity score of East Kentwood Freshman Campus and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(11-12)
<50%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Kentwood Freshman Campus and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of East Kentwood Freshman Campus?
The graduation rate of East Kentwood Freshman Campus is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 82%.
How many students attend East Kentwood Freshman Campus?
864 students attend East Kentwood Freshman Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of East Kentwood Freshman Campus students are Black, 23% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Kentwood Freshman Campus?
East Kentwood Freshman Campus has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Kentwood Freshman Campus offer ?
East Kentwood Freshman Campus offers enrollment in grades 9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Kentwood Freshman Campus part of?
East Kentwood Freshman Campus is part of Kentwood Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 864 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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