Enrollment
1,078
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262595006240
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northview High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northview High School
Northview High School is a large high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 1,078 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,078 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 191 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Grand Rapids's high schools, it stands alongside Grand River Preparatory High School (635 students): Northview High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.6:1 vs 21.2:1).
Northview Public Schools also operates Crossroads Middle School (472 students) and Highlands School (445 students) alongside Northview 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 Northview High School compares
Northview 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northview Public Schools, which includes Northview High School.
$12,809
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 59.0%
Federal 8.5%
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 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
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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
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 (~1,078 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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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.
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 35/100 (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 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.
Is Northview High School a good school?
Northview High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 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.
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