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NexTech High School

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

669^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 739 Michigan High Schools

Better than 9% of Michigan high schools

Summary

NexTech High School is a public charter high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving 140 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the NexTech High School District, which is ranked 577 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

NexTech High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Michigan high schools, with its performance declining over the years. The school's academic metrics are concerning, including low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and fluctuating graduation and dropout rates. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in M-Step Science (11.9%), M-Step Social Studies (19%), and SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (22.5%) were all well below the state averages. When compared to nearby schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools district, such as Grand Rapids Learning Center, Newcomers Community School, and Union High School, NexTech High School's performance is significantly lower.

The school's challenges may be related to its high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 81.43% to 97.17% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has fluctuated significantly, ranging from $9,847 to $28,111 in recent years, which may be contributing to the academic struggles. However, the school's performance was stronger in the past, with a 4-star rating in 2014-2015, indicating that there may be opportunities for improvement with the right strategies and resources in place.

144

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,175

Per pupil spending ?

84.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

801 Broadway Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-4462

(616) 458-4992

District: NexTech High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.3%

Hispanic:

29.2%

African American:

24.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 72nd percentile in 2015 → 9th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (18% vs 44% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (9th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Michigan average (38% vs 83%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school18%

District avg18%

Michigan avg44%

669^th of 739

Michigan public high schools ?

Bottom 9%▼ down 62 pts since 2015

From top 28% (2015) to bottom 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

577^th of 613NexTech High School among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	9.8	669 of 739	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	23.1	574 of 743	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.4	508 of 735	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	19.1	548 of 666	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.5	593 of 824	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	37.3	477 of 835	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	48.7	420 of 852	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	71.3	234 of 832	71.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2023	17.8	504 of 611	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	10.5	499 of 554	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	17.4	560 of 710	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	19.9	543 of 654	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	39.8	375 of 614	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.9	464 of 755	38.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	8.6	576 of 628	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	36.2	399 of 633	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.0	448 of 611	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.3	494 of 707	30.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	10.3	589 of 639	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	58.0	226 of 638	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	26.7	486 of 647	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.9	493 of 708	30.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2023)18th percentile-13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)17th percentile-6 vs school

Male (2025)8th percentile~ school

White (2025)8th percentile~ school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing22%-33 vs state

Social Studies19%-23 vs state

Science12%-23 vs state

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Schools Near NexTech High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT Mathematics (2025)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)	M-Step Math (2025)	M-Step Science (2025)		M-Step Social Studies (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
NexTech High School	Public, Charter	9-12	801 Broadway Ave NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	NexTech High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 458-4992	144	9	15.2	84.7%	58 (40.3%)	35 (24.3%)	42 (29.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.3%)	9.8	669^th of 739 public high schools	9.5%		23.1	574^th of 743 public high schools	22.7%	95			22.5					11.9		19.0	$11,175	$3,074	$8,101
Innovation Central High	Public	9-12	421 Fountain St NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2310	386	28	13.8	83.2%	37 (9.6%)	137 (35.5%)	187 (48.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.7%)	13.4	638^th of 739 public high schools	13.7%		9.8	667^th of 743 public high schools	10.2%	29			29.1					11.3		22.8	$23,477	$6,620	$16,858
Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh	Public	7-12	421 Fountain St NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2405	184	11	16.1	55.4%	86 (46.7%)	41 (22.3%)	30 (16.3%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	23 (12.5%)	66.4	213^th of 739 public high schools	71.2%		81.8	102^nd of 743 public high schools	86.3%	111	60.7		56.3		22.2	13.9	39.3	43.8	35.7	43.8	$18,083	$4,879	$13,204
Grand Rapids Public Museum High	Public	9-12	54 Jefferson Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-6450	267	16	16.3	49.4%	125 (46.8%)	50 (18.7%)	61 (22.8%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.7%)	59.6	273^rd of 739 public high schools	63.1%		53.5	311^th of 743 public high schools	58.1%	38			67.7	11.3				35.5		58.1	$18,476	$4,854	$13,622
City High Middle School	Public	7-12	1720 Plainfield Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49505	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2380	955	43	22.0	29.7%	560 (58.6%)	76 (8.0%)	186 (19.5%)	59 (6.2%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (7.2%)	99.9	3^rd of 739 public high schools	99.6%		98.9	5^th of 743 public high schools	99.3%	2	97.7	63.8		82.1	71.8	64.4	69.0	77.1	83.4	90.7	$16,586	$4,466	$12,120
Grand Rapids Learning Center	Public	9-12	435 Fulton St E	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2010	39	2	19.5	64.1%	10 (25.6%)	12 (30.8%)	15 (38.5%)	1 (2.6%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	94.5	32^nd of 739 public high schools	95.7%					(n/a)								58.3		66.7	$37,209	$5,344	$31,865
Bethany Based School	Public	6-12	901 Eastern Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 245-7708	12	2	7.5	50.0%	9 (75.0%)	1 (8.3%)	2 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$29,655	$9,864	$19,791
Newcomers Community School	Public	9-12	1800 Tremont Blvd NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-3160	157	3	52.3	61.1%	2 (1.3%)	38 (24.2%)	113 (72.0%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$12,797	$4,592	$8,205
Union High School	Public	9-12	1800 Tremont Blvd NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-3160	881	62	14.2	76.6%	69 (7.8%)	315 (35.8%)	433 (49.1%)	11 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (6.0%)	13.9	633^rd of 739 public high schools	14.3%		13.9	639^th of 743 public high schools	14.0%	6			29.1	10.2				14.2		22.8	$19,520	$5,567	$13,953
Union High Transition	Public	9-12	1800 Tremont Blvd NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 819-3160	50	0	10.1	64.0%	9 (18.0%)	20 (40.0%)	13 (26.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (14.0%)								(n/a)											$24,511	$3,620	$20,891

Frequently Asked Questions about NexTech High School

Is NexTech High School a good school?

NexTech High School ranks in the bottom 9.5% of Michigan high schools.

How many students attend NexTech High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 144 students attended NexTech High School.

What is the racial makeup of NexTech High School?

Students at NexTech High School are 40% White, 29% Hispanic, 24% African American, 6% Two or more races.

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