Enrollment
2,068
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Rapids, MI
East Kentwood High School
Federal NCES profile for East Kentwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262034005721
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Kentwood High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #18 of 22
- high schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Kentwood High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Kentwood High School ranks #18 of 22 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Kentwood Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262034005721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
105.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Kentwood High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Kentwood High School
East Kentwood High School is a higher-need, large high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 2,068 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.3% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,068 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 24 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #20, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (37%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 517 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Grand Rapids's high schools, it stands alongside Grand River Preparatory High School (635 students): East Kentwood High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.7:1 vs 21.2:1).
Kentwood Public Schools also operates Pinewood Middle School (842 students) and East Kentwood Freshman Campus (742 students) alongside East Kentwood High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Kentwood High School compares
East Kentwood High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,068 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,068
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Michigan - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,199
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 195 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 36.8%
White 24.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Asian 12.8%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, East Kentwood High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kentwood Public Schools, which includes East Kentwood High School.
$13,199
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 50.9%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Kentwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Kentwood Freshman Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crestwood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Discovery Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Explorer Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Kentwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Grand River Preparatory High School
Standard public school
635 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
West Michigan Aviation Academy
Standard public school
600 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Innovation Central High
Standard public school
386 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids
Alternative education program
218 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Nextech High School
Standard public school
144 students 24:1 students per teacher
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
Alternative education program
99 students 33:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,068 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Kentwood High School
How many students attend East Kentwood High School?
East Kentwood High School has 2,068 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Kentwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Kentwood High School is 19.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Kentwood High School?
55.3% of students at East Kentwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Kentwood High School?
The largest demographic group at East Kentwood High School is African American at 36.8% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Kentwood High School?
East Kentwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Kentwood High School rank among high schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, East Kentwood High School ranks #18 of 22 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
Is East Kentwood High School a good school?
East Kentwood High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kentwood Public Schools?
Besides East Kentwood High School, Kentwood Public Schools also operates Pinewood Middle School (842 students), East Kentwood Freshman Campus (742 students), and Crestwood Middle School (700 students). See the Kentwood Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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