Serving 523 students in grades 9-12, Innovation Central High School 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Innovation Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Innovation Central High School's student population of 523 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
Innovation Central High School 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 Innovation Central High School is 0.60, 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
#2684 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
51%
9%
Black
37%
18%
White
7%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Innovation Central High School is ranked #2684 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Innovation Central High School often compared to?
Innovation Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Rapids Montessori Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Innovation Central High School?
The graduation rate of Innovation Central High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Innovation Central High School?
523 students attend Innovation Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Innovation Central High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovation Central High School?
Innovation Central High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Innovation Central High School offer ?
Innovation Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Innovation Central High School part of?
Innovation Central High School is part of Grand Rapids School District.
In what neighborhood is Innovation Central High School located?
Innovation Central High School is located in the Heritage Hill neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Heritage Hill.
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