Enrollment
136
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Rapids, MI
Northview Next Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Northview Next Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262595008938
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northview Next Learning Center earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #14 of 22
- high schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 136
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Northview Next Learning Center ranks #14 of 22 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Northview Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262595008938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
68.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+25% vs state
What stands out at Northview Next Learning Center
Northview Next Learning Center is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 136 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 136 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 190 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #142, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.6% 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 Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Northview Public Schools also operates Northview High School (1,078 students) and Crossroads Middle School (472 students) alongside Northview Next Learning 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 Learning Center compares
Northview Next Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 25% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
34.6%
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 12.5%
African American 11.0%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Northview Next Learning 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 Learning 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 Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Crossroads Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Highlands School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| East Oakview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| North Oakview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Northview Next Learning 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northview Next Learning Center
How many students attend Northview Next Learning Center?
Northview Next Learning Center has 136 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Rapids, MI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northview Next Learning Center?
68.1% of students at Northview Next Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northview Next Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Northview Next Learning Center is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northview Next Learning Center?
Northview Next Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northview Next Learning Center rank among high schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Northview Next Learning 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 Learning Center a good school?
Northview Next Learning Center earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Northview Public Schools?
Besides Northview Next Learning 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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