How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Forest Hills Public Schools | Kentwood Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 9,201 | 9,357 |
| Number of Schools | 18 | 16 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.7:1 | 16.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Forest Hills Public Schools | Kentwood Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,433 | $14,957 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.4% | 15.0% |
| State Revenue | 52.0% | 50.9% |
| Local Revenue | 42.7% | 34.0% |
Forest Hills Public Schools
Federal State Local
Kentwood Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Forest Hills Public Schools | Kentwood Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.6% | 23.1% |
| African American | 2.8% | 34.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.0% | 19.1% |
| Asian | 8.8% | 13.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.6% | 8.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 13.0% | 62.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Forest Hills Public Schools | Kentwood Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 61 | 20 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 551.3:1 | 1467.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.8% | 33.3% |
School Types
Forest Hills Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Kentwood Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 10
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.