Godwin Heights Public Schools


Summary:

The Godwin Heights Public Schools district in Michigan serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade across 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a district that is struggling to provide high-quality education, with consistently low performance across key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.

Among the standout schools, West Godwin Elementary School has the highest SchoolDigger rating in the district and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to better student outcomes. Godwin Heights Middle School also shows promise, with above-average English Language Arts proficiency rates. However, the district's two high schools, Godwin Heights Senior High School and Godwin Heights Learning Center, both have graduation rates and dropout rates that are concerning.

The data also reveals systemic challenges across the district, with all schools serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged population and struggling with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and other performance issues. Addressing these challenges and leveraging the strengths of individual schools could be crucial in improving outcomes for the students of Godwin Heights Public Schools.

District Detail

 15 36th St SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49548-2101

 (616) 252-2090

SchoolDigger Rank:
505th of 613 Michigan districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,928

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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