Serving 97 students in grades 9-12, Godwin Heights Learning Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 49:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 49:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Godwin Heights Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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Godwin Heights Learning Center's student population of 97 students has grown by 155% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
Godwin Heights Learning Center ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Godwin Heights Learning Center is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#812 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
49:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
49%
9%
Black
32%
18%
White
11%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Godwin Heights Learning Center is ranked #812 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Godwin Heights Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Godwin Heights Learning Center is 10%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Godwin Heights Learning Center?
97 students attend Godwin Heights Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Godwin Heights Learning Center students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Godwin Heights Learning Center?
Godwin Heights Learning Center has a student ration of 49:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Godwin Heights Learning Center offer ?
Godwin Heights Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Godwin Heights Learning Center part of?
Godwin Heights Learning Center is part of Godwin Heights School District.
In what neighborhood is Godwin Heights Learning Center located?
Godwin Heights Learning Center is located in the Godwin Heights neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Godwin Heights.
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