Godwin Heights Senior High School
Tel:
(616)252-2050
- Godwin Heights Senior High School serves 710 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Godwin Heights Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Godwin Heights Senior High School's student population of 710 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 710 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Godwin Heights Senior High School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Godwin Heights Senior High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2425 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 8% |
| Black | 23% | 18% |
| White | 21% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.28 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Godwin Heights Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Godwin Heights Senior High School is Godwin Heights Learning Center (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Godwin Heights Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is North Godwin Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Godwin Heights Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 57 students
0.1 miles
3529 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)252-2040 0.1 9-12 57 - Grand Rapids North Godwin Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 362 students
0.2 miles
161 34th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)252-2010 0.2 K-4 362 - Grand Rapids Godwin Heights Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 619 students
0.3 miles
111 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)252-2070 0.3 5-8 619 - Wyoming West Godwin Elementary School Special Education School
Grades: K-4 | 417 students
0.9 miles
3546 Clyde Park Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616)252-2030 0.9 K-4 417 - Grand Rapids Vista Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 718 students
1.0 miles
711 32nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)246-6920 1.0 K-8 718
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