Innovation Central High School in Grand Rapids, MI - US News Best High Schools
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Innovation Central High School 

421 Fountain St Ne, Grand Rapids, Michigan | (616) 819-2310

(616) 819-2310

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#13,242-17,655 in National Rankings

Overall Score less than 25

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Grades

9-12

Grades 9-12 Enrollment

523

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

Overview of Innovation Central High School

Innovation Central High School is ranked 480-673rd within Michigan. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Innovation Central High School is 28%. The total minority enrollment is 93%, and 89% of students are economically disadvantaged. Innovation Central High School is 1 of 17 high schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools.

Innovation Central High School 2024 Rankings

Innovation Central High School is ranked #13,242-17,655 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.

SCORECARD

  • Took at Least One AP® Exam

    28%
  • Passed at Least One AP® Exam

    2%
  • Mathematics Proficiency

    4%
  • Reading Proficiency

    15%
  • Science Proficiency

    11%
  • Graduation Rate

    89%

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Students/Teachers at Innovation Central High School

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Grades 9-12 Enrollment

523

Student Enrollment by Grade:

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Student Diversity:

93.1%

Minority Enrollment

93.1%

Minority Enrollment

50.7%

Hispanic

36.9%

Black

6.9%

White

5.4%

Two or More Races

0.2%

Asian

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaska Native are not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.


Gender Distribution:

Female48%
Male52%

Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)

89%

Free Lunch Program (% of total)

85%

Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)

4%

Full-Time Equivalent Teachers

32

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Test Scores at Innovation Central High School

U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).

Subject Proficiency:

Michigan administered the Michigan Merit Examination SAT and Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.

4

17

30

15

39

50

11

26

40

Mathematics

Reading

Science

School
District
State

Subject Proficiency Distribution:

Math

Reading

Level 2
Level 3

Overall Student Performance

This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.

Percentile Score on Michigan Merit Examination SAT and Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress

4.5%

Michigan Merit Examination SAT and Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations

Somewhat Below Expectations

Underserved Student Performance

This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.

Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient

10.3%

Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students

-12.2%

College-Ready Student Performance

High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.

National Percentile on College-level Exams

44.9%

Exam(s) Used for Index

AP®

Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance

Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam

28%

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam

2%

Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam

7%

Exam Pass Rate

5%

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School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Graduation Rate

89% (around state median)

Grades Served

9-12

Setting

Mid-size City

Charter School

No

Magnet School

No

Eligible for Title I Funding

Yes

District

This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.

Total Schools

17

Total Students

4,990

College Readiness (district average)

12.7

Proficient in Reading (district average)

39%

Proficient in Mathematics (district average)

17%

Proficient in Science (district average)

26%

Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)

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School Location

Innovation Central High School

421 Fountain St Ne

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503

#13,242-17,655 in National Rankings

#480-673 in Michigan High Schools

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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.

AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.

International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.

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