- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Rapids, MI
Northview Next Career Center
Federal NCES profile for Northview Next Career Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262595001565
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northview Next Career Center earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #14 of 22
- high schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northview Next Career Center has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northview Next Career Center ranks #14 of 22 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Northview Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262595001565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Northview Next Career Center held near 31 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 2.2 → 2.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 262595001565 · Grand Rapids, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
32 enr · 16:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Northview High School (1,078 students)
Northview Next Career Center held near 31 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 2.2 → 2.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Northview Next Career Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northview High
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
- This school 32
Northview Next Career Center
32 students
What this shows Northview Next Career Center reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northview Next Career Center compares
Northview Next Career Center 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Michigan - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
90.6%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.3%
Two or More 25.0%
African American 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Northview Next Career Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Next Career Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highlands School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Oakview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Oakview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northview Next Career Center'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
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 (~32 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northview Next Career Center
How many students attend Northview Next Career Center?
Northview Next Career Center has 32 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northview Next Career Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Northview Next Career Center is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% 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 Northview Next Career Center?
63.3% of students at Northview Next Career Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northview Next Career Center?
The largest demographic group at Northview Next Career Center is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northview Next Career Center?
Northview Next Career Center has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northview Next Career Center rank among high schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Northview Next Career Center ranks #14 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 Next Career Center, Northview Public Schools also operates Northview High School (1,078 students), Crossroads Middle School (472 students), and Highlands School (445 students). See the Northview Public Schools district page for the complete list.