Godwin Heights Senior High School

50 35th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 653 students in grades 9-12, Godwin Heights Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 653 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Godwin Heights Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Godwin Heights Senior High School's student population of 653 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
653 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

Godwin Heights Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Godwin Heights Senior High School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2601 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6-9%
34%
25-29%
45%
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
60%
9%
Black
23%
18%
White
7%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
85-89%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Godwin Heights Senior High School's ranking?
Godwin Heights Senior High School is ranked #2601 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Godwin Heights Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Godwin Heights Senior High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Godwin Heights Senior High School?
653 students attend Godwin Heights Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Godwin Heights Senior High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 7% 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 Godwin Heights Senior High School?
Godwin Heights Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Godwin Heights Senior High School offer ?
Godwin Heights Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Godwin Heights Senior High School part of?
Godwin Heights Senior High School is part of Godwin Heights School District.
In what neighborhood is Godwin Heights Senior High School located?
Godwin Heights Senior High School is located in the Godwin Heights neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Godwin Heights.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 653 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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