Enrollment
157
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Rapids, MI
Newcomers Community School
Federal NCES profile for Newcomers Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261644001364
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newcomers Community School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #22 of 22
- high schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 78.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Newcomers Community School has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newcomers Community School ranks #22 of 22 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261644001364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
78.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+349% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newcomers Community School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newcomers Community School
Newcomers Community School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 157 students.
Class loads run heavy: 78.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Michigan schools and 349% 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 75.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 157 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 213 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #205, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 42/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Grand Rapids Public Schools spends $16,601 per pupil, 23% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Grand Rapids's high schools, it stands alongside Grand River Preparatory High School (635 students): Newcomers Community School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (78.5:1 vs 21.2:1).
Grand Rapids Public Schools also operates City Middlehigh (955 students) and Union High School (881 students) alongside Newcomers Community 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 Newcomers Community School compares
Newcomers Community 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 | 78.5:1 | ▲ 349% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 39% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
78.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
78.5:1
students per teacher
- 349% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$16,601
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 72.0%
African American 24.2%
Asian 2.5%
White 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Newcomers Community 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 Grand Rapids Public Schools, which includes Newcomers Community School.
$16,601
Per student
+23%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 45.7%
Federal 21.6%
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 Newcomers Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Middlehigh | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrison Park Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newcomers Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~157 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Newcomers Community School
How many students attend Newcomers Community School?
Newcomers Community School has 157 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcomers Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcomers Community School is 78.5:1, which is 349% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 400% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newcomers Community School?
75.5% of students at Newcomers Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newcomers Community School?
The largest demographic group at Newcomers Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newcomers Community School?
Newcomers Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Newcomers Community School rank among high schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Newcomers Community School ranks #22 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 Newcomers Community School a good school?
Newcomers Community School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Newcomers Community School, 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.
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