For the 2025 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, Nextech High School and Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle 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 13% (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 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union High Transition
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Nextech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Broadway Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 458-4992
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 458-4992
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: #33.
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2550
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2550
Grades: 6-12
| 336 students
Rank: #44.
Union High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160
Grades: 9-12
| 939 students
Rank: #55.
Newcomers Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
49504, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3150
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3150
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Bimaadiziwin School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
45 Lexington Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2797
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2797
Grades: Inquire with school
| 107 students
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2411
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2411
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Grades: PK-8
| 890 students
1138 Pine Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2702
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2702
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
863 7th St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3130
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3130
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
850 Chatham Street Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3140
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3140
Grades: PK-1
| 173 students
West Leonard Early Childhood Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1351 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3195
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3195
Grades: K
| 1 students
1351 Leonard Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 771-3230
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 771-3230
Grades: K-6
| 161 students
The West Middle A.i. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
45 Lexington Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3297
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3297
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 49504, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in 49504, MI include Union High Transition, Nextech High School and Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School.
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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