Top Rankings
Kenowa Hills School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,913 students in Kenowa Hills School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Kenowa Hills School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
2,913 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kenowa Hills School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#309 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2020)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Graduation Rate
90%
81.8%
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Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.4%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.57
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% American Indian
n/a
1%
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% Asian
2%
4%
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% Hispanic
17%
9%
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% Black
6%
18%
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% White
70%
63%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,824 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,137 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994 and 2013)
Spending
$62 MM
$29,866 MM
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Revenue / Student
$19,824
$22,574
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Spending / Student
$21,137
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996 and 2013)
Best Kenowa Hills School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4252 3 Mile Rd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-6351
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-6351
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Zinser Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3949 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-2461
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-2461
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Kenowa Hills High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3825 Hendershot Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 784-2400
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 784-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Kenowa Hills Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Hendershot Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-3225
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-3225
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Alpine Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4730 Baumhoff Ave Nw
Comstock Park, MI 49321
(616) 784-0884
Comstock Park, MI 49321
(616) 784-0884
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Hendershot Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 784-2511
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 784-2511
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kenowa Hills School District?
Kenowa Hills School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,913 students.
What is the rank of Kenowa Hills School District?
Kenowa Hills School District is ranked #329 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kenowa Hills School District?
70% of Kenowa Hills School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kenowa Hills School District?
Kenowa Hills School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Kenowa Hills School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,137 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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