- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261611000897
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 23/100 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
- 23
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Godwin Heights Learning Center shrank from 97 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 2.3 → 3.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 261611000897 · Grand Rapids, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
97 enr · 48.5:1 · 91.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Godwin Heights Senior High School (656 students)
Godwin Heights Learning Center shrank from 97 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 2.3 → 3.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Godwin Heights Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Godwin Heights
Godwin Heights Senior High School
656 students
- North Godwin E
North Godwin Elementary School
400 students
- West Godwin El
West Godwin Elementary School
393 students
- Godwin Heights
Godwin Heights Middle School
382 students
- This school 97
Godwin Heights Learning Center
97 students
What this shows Godwin Heights Learning Center reports 97 students on the CCD universe file.
How Godwin Heights Learning Center compares
Godwin Heights Learning Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,635
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Godwin Heights Public Schools reports $16,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~97 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 97 (2022-23) → 92 (2023-24), down 5.
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 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.