High Schools in Kentwood Public Schools

The Kentwood Public Schools district in Michigan operates two high schools: East Kentwood High School and Crossroads Alternative High School. While East Kentwood High School is a larger, comprehensive high school serving over 2,000 students, Crossroads Alternative High School is a smaller, specialized school serving grades 6-12.

East Kentwood High School is ranked 420 out of 739 Michigan high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. It has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 82.8% and a moderate chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%. In contrast, Crossroads Alternative High School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Michigan high schools, with a 0-1 star rating. However, its graduation rate and dropout rate are on par with East Kentwood High School.

Academically, East Kentwood High School's test scores are generally below the state averages, except for SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, where they perform closer to the state level. Crossroads Alternative High School, on the other hand, has significantly lower test scores compared to the district and state, particularly in social studies. The schools also differ in their student-teacher ratios and per-student spending, with Crossroads Alternative High School having a lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, which may reflect the needs of its student population.