Serving 487 students in grades 6-12, Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy is ranked #2640 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy?
487 students attend Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy?
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy offer ?
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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