For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,451 students in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Westside Connection are Union High Transition, Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School and Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 48% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more 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 Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI include Union High Transition, Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School and Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids 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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