- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MI
Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261644008957
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #18 of 44
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue has class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue ranks #18 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261644008957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue grew from 330 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+16.4%).
Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 261644008957 · Grand Rapids, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 25.2:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: City Middlehigh (955 students)
Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue grew from 330 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+16.4%). Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- City Middlehig
City Middlehigh
955 students
- Union High Sch
Union High School
881 students
- Harrison Park
Harrison Park Academy
708 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
661 students
- Grand Rapids U
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
494 students
- This school 378
Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue
378 students
What this shows Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue compares
Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.2:1 | ▲ 44% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,565
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.1%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 1.3%
White 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Grand Rapids Public Schools reports $17,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Middlehigh | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrison Park Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Middlehigh
Standard public school
955 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Harrison Park Academy
Standard public school
708 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
494 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Standard public school
287 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Standard public school
284 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Mulick Park Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~378 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue
How many students attend Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue?
Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue has 378 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue is 25.2:1, which is 44% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue?
77.0% of students at Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue is Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue?
Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue ranks #18 of 44 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 schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue, Grand Rapids Public Schools also operates City Middlehigh (955 students), Union High School (881 students), and Harrison Park Academy (708 students). See the Grand Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.