- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261644007902
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #14 of 14
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy ranks #14 of 14 schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261644007902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 261644007902 · Grand Rapids, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 17.6:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: City Middlehigh (955 students)
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy 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
- This school
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
494 students
- Burton Middle
Burton Middle School
488 students
What this shows Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy compares
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.7%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.6%
Hispanic or Latino 42.3%
White 5.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 University Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Middlehigh | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Park Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy'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
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Middlehigh
Standard public school
955 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Harrison Park Academy
Standard public school
708 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Standard public school
287 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Standard public school
284 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Mulick Park Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Aberdeen Academy
Standard public school
241 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy?
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy has 494 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy?
76.2% of students at Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy is African American at 46.6% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy?
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy ranks #14 of 14 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 schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy, 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.