Enrollment
32
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262595001565
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 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
Northview Next Career Center earns 19/100 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
- 19
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northview Next Career Center compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northview Next Career Center
Northview Next Career Center is a higher-need, small high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 32 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Michigan schools, with 32 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 69 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #58, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Two or More (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 90.6% 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 Next Career Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 21.2:1).
Northview Public Schools also operates Northview High School (1,078 students) and Crossroads Middle School (472 students) alongside Northview Next Career Center.
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 Next Career Center compares
Northview Next Career Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northview Public Schools, which includes Northview Next Career Center.
$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 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
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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 (~32 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 19/100 (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 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.
Is Northview Next Career Center a good school?
Northview Next Career Center earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the smallest 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 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.
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