For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,805 students in 49508, MI.
The top ranked public high school in 49508, MI is East Kentwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 49508 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 49508, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 49508 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Kentwood High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 49508, MI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Kentwood High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6230 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 698-6700
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 698-6700
Grades: 10-12
| 2,087 students
Rank: n/an/a
6170 Valley Lane Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 698-9292
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 698-9292
Grades: 9
| 718 students
49508, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grand Rapids Oral Deaf (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-5706
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-5706
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Ken-o-sha Diagnostic Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2685
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2685
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Kenosha Home Community (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2505
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2505
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 49508, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in 49508, MI include East Kentwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in 49508?
2 public high schools are located in 49508.
What is the racial composition of students in 49508?
49508 public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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