Enrollment
97
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Rapids, MI
Godwin Heights Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Godwin Heights Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261611000897
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Godwin Heights Learning Center earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #12 of 22
- high schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 48.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Godwin Heights Learning Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Godwin Heights Learning Center ranks #12 of 22 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Godwin Heights Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261611000897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
48.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+177% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Godwin Heights Learning Center compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Godwin Heights Learning Center
Godwin Heights Learning Center is a high-poverty, small high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 97 students.
Class loads run heavy: 48.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Michigan schools and 177% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 91.8% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 97 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 88 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #64, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Grand Rapids's high schools, it stands alongside Grand River Preparatory High School (635 students): Godwin Heights Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (48.5:1 vs 21.2:1).
Godwin Heights Public Schools also operates Godwin Heights Senior High School (656 students) and North Godwin Elementary School (400 students) alongside Godwin Heights Learning Center.
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 Godwin Heights Learning Center compares
Godwin Heights Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 48.5:1 | ▲ 177% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 69% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
48.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
48.5:1
students per teacher
- 177% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$14,846
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 54.6%
African American 25.8%
White 9.3%
Two or More 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Godwin Heights Learning Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Godwin Heights Public Schools, which includes Godwin Heights Learning Center.
$14,846
Per student
+10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 55.0%
Federal 15.6%
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 Godwin Heights Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godwin Heights Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Godwin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Godwin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Godwin Heights Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Godwin Heights Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~97 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~48.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Godwin Heights Learning Center
How many students attend Godwin Heights Learning Center?
Godwin Heights Learning Center has 97 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Godwin Heights Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Godwin Heights Learning Center is 48.5:1, which is 177% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 209% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Godwin Heights Learning Center?
91.8% of students at Godwin Heights Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Godwin Heights Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Godwin Heights Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Godwin Heights Learning Center?
Godwin Heights Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Godwin Heights Learning Center rank among high schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Godwin Heights Learning Center ranks #12 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 Godwin Heights Learning Center a good school?
Godwin Heights Learning Center earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 Godwin Heights Public Schools?
Besides Godwin Heights Learning Center, Godwin Heights Public Schools also operates Godwin Heights Senior High School (656 students), North Godwin Elementary School (400 students), and West Godwin Elementary School (393 students). See the Godwin Heights Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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