Northern High School
Tel:
(616)493-8600
- Northern High School serves 1,117 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 88% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Northern High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Northern High School's student population of 1,117 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,117 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Northern High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Northern High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #60 out of 3,159 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 88% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 6% | 18% |
| White | 75% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.53 |
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| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Forest Hills Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Northern High School is Northern Hills Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Northern Hills Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Northern Trails 5/6 School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Northern Hills Middle School Grades: 7-12 | 591 students
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3775 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616)493-8650 0.0 7-12 591 - Grand Rapids Northern Trails 5/6 School Grades: 5-6 | 554 students
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3777 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616)493-8990 0.0 5-6 554 - Grand Rapids Kent Vocational Options Special Education School
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(616)819-2740 0.9 9-12 199 - Grand Rapids Lincoln Campus Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 305 students
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860 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616)819-2762 0.9 K-12 305 - Grand Rapids Kent Education Center--beltline Special Education School
Grades: 9-12 | 73 students
1.3 miles
1606 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616)365-2357 1.3 9-12 73
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