How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gerald R Ford Academic Center | Harrison Park Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Grand Rapids, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 213 | 708 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 87.8% | 88.9% |
| 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 | Gerald R Ford Academic Center | Harrison Park Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,650 | $19,650 |
| District | Grand Rapids Public Schools | Grand Rapids Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gerald R Ford Academic Center | Harrison Park Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.9% | 12.3% |
| African American | 51.2% | 29.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.6% | 45.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 10.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gerald R Ford Academic Center | Harrison Park Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 83.6% | 72.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 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.