Serving 32 students in grades 9-12, Northview Next Career Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northview Next Career Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Northview Next Career Center's student population of 32 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
32 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northview Next Career Center ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northview Next Career Center is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#810 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
25%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-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 is Northview Next Career Center's ranking?
Northview Next Career Center is ranked #810 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northview Next Career Center?
The graduation rate of Northview Next Career Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Northview Next Career Center?
32 students attend Northview Next Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Northview Next Career Center students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northview Next Career Center?
Northview Next Career Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Northview Next Career Center offer ?
Northview Next Career Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northview Next Career Center part of?
Northview Next Career Center is part of Northview School District.
In what neighborhood is Northview Next Career Center located?
Northview Next Career Center is located in the Northview Heights neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Northview Heights.
School Reviews
Review Northview Next Career Center. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
