Serving 230 students in grades 9-12, Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights's student population of 230 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights 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 Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2222 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
42%
9%
Black
38%
18%
White
13%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
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Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights is ranked #2222 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights?
The graduation rate of Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights is 30-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights?
230 students attend Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights offer ?
Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights part of?
Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights is part of Berrien Springs Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights located?
Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights is located in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Garfield Park.
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