How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Innovation Central High | NexTech High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Grand Rapids, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 386 | 144 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 15.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.7% | 82.6% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Innovation Central High | NexTech High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,565 | $9,443 |
| District | Grand Rapids Public Schools | NexTech High School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Innovation Central High | NexTech High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9.6% | 40.3% |
| African American | 35.5% | 24.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.4% | 29.2% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.7% | 6.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Innovation Central High | NexTech High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 326:1 | 127:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 61.0% | 33.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.