- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Rapids, MI
Union High Transition
Federal NCES profile for Union High Transition, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261644008894
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union High Transition earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 22
- high schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Union High Transition has class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union High Transition ranks #6 of 22 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261644008894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Union High Transition shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 53 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 5.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 261644008894 · Grand Rapids, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 5.6:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: City Middlehigh (955 students)
Union High Transition shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 53 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 5.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Union High Transition 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 50
Union High Transition
50 students
What this shows Union High Transition reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union High Transition compares
Union High Transition is a shrinking 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 | 5.6:1 | ▼ 68% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 0% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.6:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 4% in Michigan - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.0%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
White 18.0%
Two or More 14.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Union High Transition is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Union High Transition Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Middlehigh | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Park Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union High Transition'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 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 (~50 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union High Transition
How many students attend Union High Transition?
Union High Transition has 50 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 59 (2022-23) → 53 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union High Transition?
The student-teacher ratio at Union High Transition is 5.6:1, which is 68% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 64% lower 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 Union High Transition?
54.2% of students at Union High Transition are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union High Transition?
The largest demographic group at Union High Transition is African American at 40.0% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union High Transition?
Union High Transition has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Union High Transition rank among high schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Union High Transition ranks #6 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 Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Union High Transition, 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.