How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Newcomers Community School | Union High Transition |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Grand Rapids, MI |
| School Type | alternative | special-ed |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 157 | 50 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 52.3:1 | - |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.6% | 62.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Newcomers Community School | Union High Transition |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,565 | $17,565 |
| District | Grand Rapids Public Schools | Grand Rapids Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Newcomers Community School | Union High Transition |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.3% | 18.0% |
| African American | 24.2% | 40.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72.0% | 26.0% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 14.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Newcomers Community School | Union High Transition |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 75.5% | 47.5% |
| 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.