Newcomers Community School
Tel:
(616) 819-3160
Newcomers Community School serves 89 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%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 65%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Newcomers Community School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Newcomers Community School's student population of 89 students has grown by 89% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 89 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Newcomers Community School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | ≤20% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | ≤20% | 65% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 45:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 54% | 8% |
| Black | 41% | 18% |
| White | 3% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate (13-14) | <50% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Rapids School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Newcomers Community School is Union High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Westwood Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Union High School Grades: 9-12 | 983 students
0.0 miles
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160 0.0 9-12 983 - Grand Rapids Westwood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 312 students
0.3 miles
1525 Mount Mercy Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3322 0.3 6-8 312 - Grand Rapids Kent Education Centeroakleigh Special Education School
Grades: K-8 | 49 students
0.6 miles
2223 Gordon St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2717 0.6 K-8 49 - Grand Rapids Shawmut Hills School Grades: K-8 | 281 students
0.9 miles
2550 Burritt St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3055 0.9 K-8 281 - Grand Rapids John Ball Park Zoo School Grades: 6 | 57 students
1.0 miles
1300 Fulton St W
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3344 1.0 6 57
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