- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Rapids, MI
Innovation Central High
Federal NCES profile for Innovation Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261644008543
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Innovation Central High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 8
- high schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Innovation Central High has class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Innovation Central High ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261644008543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-109 students YoY
Innovation Central High shrank from 523 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (-20.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-109 students YoY 261644008543 · Grand Rapids, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 12.1:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: City Middlehigh (955 students)
Innovation Central High shrank from 523 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (-20.8%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Innovation Central High 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
Innovation Central High
386 students
What this shows Innovation Central High reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Innovation Central High compares
Innovation Central High 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 13% in Michigan - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.4%
African American 35.5%
White 9.6%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Innovation Central High is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 Innovation Central High 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Innovation Central High'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
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
54th Street Academy
Alternative education program
94 students 47:1 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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Innovation Central High
How many students attend Innovation Central High?
Innovation Central High has 386 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), down 109.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovation Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Innovation Central High is 12.1:1, which is 31% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Innovation Central High?
85.5% of students at Innovation Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Innovation Central High?
The largest demographic group at Innovation Central High is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Innovation Central High?
Innovation Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Innovation Central High rank among high schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Innovation Central High ranks #1 of 8 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 Innovation Central High, 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.