Best 49504 Michigan Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,603 students in 49504, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in 49504, MI are Union High Transition, Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School and Nextech High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 49504 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 49504, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 49504 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best 49504, MI Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union High Transition
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2550
Gr: 6-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Nextech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Broadway Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 458-4992
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Union High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160
Gr: 9-12 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Newcomers Community School
Alternative School
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 49504 Michigan

49504, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
45 Lexington Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2797
Gr: Inquire with school | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2411
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Gr: PK-8 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1138 Pine Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2702
Gr: 9-12
863 7th St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3130
Gr: PK-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
850 Chatham Street Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3140
Gr: PK-1 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1351 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3195
Gr: K | 1 student
1351 Leonard Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 771-3230
Gr: K-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
The West Middle A.i. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
45 Lexington Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3297
Gr: PK-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 49504, MI?
How many public high schools are located in 49504?
5 public high schools are located in 49504.
What is the racial composition of students in 49504?
49504 public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).

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