- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Grand Rapids Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261644008226
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Rapids Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #20 of 22
- high schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Rapids Learning Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Rapids Learning Center ranks #20 of 22 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261644008226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Grand Rapids Learning Center shrank from 42 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (-28.6%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 1.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 261644008226 · Grand Rapids, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
39 enr · 39:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: City Middlehigh (955 students)
Grand Rapids Learning Center shrank from 42 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (-28.6%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 1.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Grand Rapids Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- City Middlehig
City Middlehigh
955 students
- Union High Sch
Union High School
881 students
- Harrison Park
Harrison Park Academy
708 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
661 students
- Grand Rapids U
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
494 students
- This school 39
Grand Rapids Learning Center
39 students
What this shows Grand Rapids Learning Center reports 39 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Rapids Learning Center compares
Grand Rapids 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 | 39:1 | ▲ 123% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 23% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
39:1
students per teacher
- 123% above state mean
Top 98% in Michigan - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,565
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
African American 30.8%
White 25.6%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Grand Rapids Learning Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Grand Rapids Public Schools reports $17,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Rapids Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Middlehigh | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrison Park Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Rapids Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~39 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Rapids Learning Center
How many students attend Grand Rapids Learning Center?
Grand Rapids Learning Center has 39 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 42 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Learning Center is 39:1, which is 123% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 148% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Rapids Learning Center?
66.7% of students at Grand Rapids Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Rapids Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Grand Rapids Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 38.5% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Rapids Learning Center?
Grand Rapids Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Grand Rapids Learning Center rank among high schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Rapids Learning Center ranks #20 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 Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Grand Rapids Learning Center, Grand Rapids Public Schools also operates City Middlehigh (955 students), Union High School (881 students), and Harrison Park Academy (708 students). See the Grand Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.