- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Rapids, MI
Northview High School
Federal NCES profile for Northview 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 262595006240
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northview High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #10 of 22
- high schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northview High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northview High School ranks #10 of 22 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Northview Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262595006240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Northview High School held near 1,060 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.5 → 54.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 262595006240 · Grand Rapids, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,078 enr · 19.6:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Crossroads Middle School (472 students)
Northview High School held near 1,060 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.5 → 54.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Northview High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northview High School
1,078 students
- Crossroads Mid
Crossroads Middle School
472 students
- Highlands Scho
Highlands School
445 students
- East Oakview E 371
East Oakview Elementary School
371 students
- North Oakview 346
North Oakview Elementary School
346 students
- West Oakview E 240
West Oakview Elementary School
240 students
What this shows Northview High School reports 1,078 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northview High School compares
Northview High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,078 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,078
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Michigan - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.4%
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
$14,880
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.4%
African American 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Northview High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Northview Public Schools reports $14,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highlands School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Oakview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Oakview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Oakview Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northview High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,078 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northview High School
How many students attend Northview High School?
Northview High School has 1,078 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,092 (2022-23) → 1,060 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northview High School is 19.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northview High School?
38.6% of students at Northview High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northview High School?
The largest demographic group at Northview High School is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northview High School?
Northview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Northview High School rank among high schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Northview High School ranks #10 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 Northview Public Schools?
Besides Northview High School, Northview Public Schools also operates Crossroads Middle School (472 students), Highlands School (445 students), and East Oakview Elementary School (371 students). See the Northview Public Schools district page for the complete list.