Enrollment
99
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Rapids, MI
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
Federal NCES profile for Kenowa Hills Pathways High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262028008817
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenowa Hills Pathways High School ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262028008817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+89% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kenowa Hills Pathways High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School is a higher-need, small high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 99 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33:1 is larger than about 97% of Michigan schools and 89% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 99 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 146 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #101.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% 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 Pathways High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (33:1 vs 21.2:1).
Kenowa Hills Public Schools also operates Kenowa Hills High School (876 students) and Kenowa Hills Middle School (634 students) alongside Kenowa Hills Pathways 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 Pathways High School compares
Kenowa Hills Pathways 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 | 33:1 | ▲ 89% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
33:1
students per teacher
- 89% above state mean
Top 97% in Michigan - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 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 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Kenowa Hills Pathways High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenowa Hills Public Schools, which includes Kenowa Hills Pathways 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 Pathways High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenowa Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenowa Hills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zinser Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alpine Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenowa Hills Pathways High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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
54th Street Academy
Alternative education program
94 students 47:1 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 (~99 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
How many students attend Kenowa Hills Pathways High School?
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School has 99 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenowa Hills Pathways High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenowa Hills Pathways High School is 33:1, which is 89% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 110% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenowa Hills Pathways High School?
63.5% of students at Kenowa Hills Pathways 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 Pathways High School?
The largest demographic group at Kenowa Hills Pathways High School is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenowa Hills Pathways High School?
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kenowa Hills Pathways High School rank among high schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenowa Hills Pathways High School ranks #6 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.
Is Kenowa Hills Pathways High School a good school?
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 Pathways High School, Kenowa Hills Public Schools also operates Kenowa Hills High School (876 students), Kenowa Hills Middle School (634 students), and Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School (538 students). See the Kenowa Hills Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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