Enrollment
876
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262028005702
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #9 of 22
- high schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kenowa Hills High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kenowa Hills High School
Kenowa Hills High School is a large high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 876 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 93% of state schools at 876 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 292 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #70.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Grand Rapids's high schools, it stands alongside Grand River Preparatory High School (635 students): Kenowa Hills High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 21.2:1).
Kenowa Hills Public Schools also operates Kenowa Hills Middle School (634 students) and Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School (538 students) alongside Kenowa Hills High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kenowa Hills High School compares
Kenowa Hills High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,452
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenowa Hills Public Schools, which includes Kenowa Hills High School.
$13,452
Per student
0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 39.5%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~876 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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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.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kenowa Hills High School a good school?
Kenowa Hills High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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