- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Rapids, MI
Godwin Heights Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Godwin Heights Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261611005261
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Godwin Heights Senior High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #12 of 22
- high schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Godwin Heights Senior High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Godwin Heights Senior High School ranks #12 of 22 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Godwin Heights Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261611005261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Godwin Heights Senior High School shrank from 689 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 261611005261 · Grand Rapids, MI High · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 18.2:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: North Godwin Elementary School (400 students)
Godwin Heights Senior High School shrank from 689 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Godwin Heights Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Godwin Heights 97
Godwin Heights Learning Center
97 students
What this shows Godwin Heights Senior High School reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Godwin Heights Senior High School compares
Godwin Heights Senior High School 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.3%
African American 23.6%
Two or More 7.3%
White 6.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Godwin Heights Senior High School 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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Godwin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Godwin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Godwin Heights Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Godwin Heights Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Godwin Heights Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 48.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~656 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Godwin Heights Senior High School
How many students attend Godwin Heights Senior High School?
Godwin Heights Senior High School has 656 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 689 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Godwin Heights Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Godwin Heights Senior High School is 18.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Godwin Heights Senior High School?
87.1% of students at Godwin Heights Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Godwin Heights Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Godwin Heights Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Godwin Heights Senior High School?
Godwin Heights Senior High School 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 Senior High School rank among high schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Godwin Heights Senior High School 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 Senior High School, Godwin Heights Public Schools also operates North Godwin Elementary School (400 students), West Godwin Elementary School (393 students), and Godwin Heights Middle School (382 students). See the Godwin Heights Public Schools district page for the complete list.