- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Rapids, MI
Kenowa Hills High School
Federal NCES profile for Kenowa Hills High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262028005702
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenowa Hills High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #9 of 22
- high schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenowa Hills High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenowa Hills High School ranks #9 of 22 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262028005702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Kenowa Hills High School shrank from 933 students in 2022-23 to 886 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.9 → 51.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 262028005702 · Grand Rapids, MI High · MID · TRAD
876 enr · 17.2:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenowa Hills Middle School (634 students)
Kenowa Hills High School shrank from 933 students in 2022-23 to 886 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 51.9 → 51.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kenowa Hills High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kenowa Hills High School
876 students
- Kenowa Hills M
Kenowa Hills Middle School
634 students
- Kenowa Hills C
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School
538 students
- Zinser Element
Zinser Elementary School
443 students
- Alpine Element 323
Alpine Elementary School
323 students
- Kenowa Hills P 99
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
99 students
What this shows Kenowa Hills High School reports 876 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenowa Hills High School compares
Kenowa Hills 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 876 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
876
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$14,913
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Kenowa Hills High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Kenowa Hills Public Schools reports $14,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kenowa Hills High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenowa Hills Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zinser Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpine Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenowa Hills Pathways High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenowa Hills High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 33:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~876 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kenowa Hills High School
How many students attend Kenowa Hills High School?
Kenowa Hills High School has 876 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 933 (2022-23) → 886 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenowa Hills High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenowa Hills High School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% higher 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 Kenowa Hills High School?
41.3% of students at Kenowa Hills High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenowa Hills High School?
The largest demographic group at Kenowa Hills High School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenowa Hills High School?
Kenowa Hills High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Kenowa Hills High School rank among high schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenowa Hills High School ranks #9 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 Kenowa Hills Public Schools?
Besides Kenowa Hills High School, Kenowa Hills Public Schools also operates Kenowa Hills Middle School (634 students), Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School (538 students), and Zinser Elementary School (443 students). See the Kenowa Hills Public Schools district page for the complete list.