Union High School is one of the five high schools in Grand Rapids Public School district. Union has a student population of around 1,200 students for the 2010/2011 school year. The former principal was Justin Jennings, along with assistant principals Aida Toledo and Belinda Jimenez.
Newcomers Community School serves 157 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newcomers Community School's student population of 157 students has grown by 124% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
157 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Newcomers Community School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
65%
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
63%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newcomers Community School?
The graduation rate of Newcomers Community School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Newcomers Community School?
157 students attend Newcomers Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Newcomers Community School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Newcomers Community School offer ?
Newcomers Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Newcomers Community School part of?
Newcomers Community School is part of Grand Rapids School District.
In what neighborhood is Newcomers Community School located?
Newcomers Community School is located in the Westside Connection neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 7 other public schools located in Westside Connection.
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