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Northview High School vs. Comstock Park High School

Should you attend Northview High School or Comstock Park High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Northview High School
4451 Hunsberger Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Comstock Park High School
150 6 Mile Rd Ne
Comstock Park, MI 49321
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Northview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Comstock Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,060 students in grades 9-12, Northview High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 505 students in grades 9-12, Comstock Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,060 students
505 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northview High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Comstock Park High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northview High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Comstock Park High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northview High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Comstock Park High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northview High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northview Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Comstock Park High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Comstock Park Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1025 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#1551 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northview High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Comstock Park High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Top 50% in MI)
30-34%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northview High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northview Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Comstock Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Comstock Park Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northview High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northview Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Comstock Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Comstock Park Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northview High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northview Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Comstock Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Comstock Park Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
97%
(Top 5% in MI)
≥95%
(Top 10% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northview High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Northview Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Comstock Park High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Comstock Park Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northview High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Comstock Park High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
275
138
Grade 10 Students
282
125
Grade 11 Students
266
140
Grade 12 Students
237
102

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Comstock Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Comstock Park Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northview Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Comstock Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Comstock Park Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northview Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Comstock Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Comstock Park Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northview Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Comstock Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Comstock Park Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
71%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northview Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Comstock Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Comstock Park Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northview Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Comstock Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Comstock Park Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.48
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northview High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northview Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Comstock Park High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Comstock Park Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northview High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northview Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Comstock Park High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Comstock Park Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northview High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northview Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Comstock Park High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Comstock Park Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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