How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Central High School | Thornapple Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | GRAND RAPIDS, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 999 | 361 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.1:1 | 18:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12.3% | 13.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Central High School | Thornapple Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,549 | $16,549 |
| District | Forest Hills Public Schools | Forest Hills Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Central High School | Thornapple Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.1% | 77.3% |
| African American | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| Asian | 6.8% | 8.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 7.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Central High School | Thornapple Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 21 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 277.5:1 | 722:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.3% | 24.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 10 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.