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Jenison Innovation Academy

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Jenison Innovation Academy ranks 168 th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Virtual Grades 6-12

168^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 79% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Jenison Innovation Academy is a small alternative school in Jenison, MI, serving 159 students in grades 6-12 within the highly-rated Jenison Public Schools district.

The most remarkable thing about this school is its perfect record on student persistence. For five straight years, Jenison Innovation Academy has reported a 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate—far better than the state average of 84% graduation and 7.1% dropout, and even better than its own district's 97.2% graduation rate. This suggests the school is exceptionally effective at keeping students on track, likely due to its small size and personalized attention. The school also shines in reading and writing. In 8th grade, 84.2% of students were proficient in English Language Arts on the PSAT, compared to 64.8% statewide. By 10th grade, that number rose to 89.7% proficiency, well above the district's 76% and the state's 58%. If your child is a strong reader or needs extra support in literacy, this school clearly has a proven approach.

However, there is a significant catch: math scores are a major weakness. In 8th grade, only 26.3% of students were proficient in math on the PSAT, compared to 63.4% for the district—a staggering 37-point gap. By 11th grade, SAT math proficiency was 37.1%, still below the district's 54.1%. This creates an unusual profile: a school that excels in ELA but struggles in math. Also, because the student body is so small, test scores can swing dramatically from year to year—a single cohort of students can skew results. Compared to nearby Jenison High School, which is a top-ranked traditional school just 1.9 miles away, the Innovation Academy serves a different purpose: an alternative pathway for students who thrive in a smaller, more supportive environment. If your child needs that kind of setting and is strong in reading, this school could be an excellent fit—just be aware of the math gap.

159

Students ?

16.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,952

Per pupil spending ?

17%

Free/discounted lunch ?

800 Connie St
Jenison, MI 49428-7915

(616) 457-8477

District: Jenison Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.5%

Hispanic:

13.8%

Two or more races:

6.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 47th percentile in 2018 → 79th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (54% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Michigan high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school54%

District avg62%

Michigan avg42%

Middle school

174^th of 896

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 24% (2016) to top 19% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

168^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 21%▼ down 10 pts since 2016

From top 11% (2016) to top 21% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Michigan High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2High Schools in the Jenison Public Schools

52^nd of 625Jenison Public Schools 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	75.1	174 of 896	80.6%	★★★★☆
2025	73.9	181 of 890	79.7%	★★★★☆
2024	86.8	89 of 897	90.1%	★★★★★
2023	89.5	79 of 883	91.1%	★★★★★
2018	54.5	392 of 838	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	71.0	217 of 894	75.7%	★★★★☆
2015	73.6	191 of 919	79.2%	★★★★☆
2014	64.4	299 of 921	67.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	80.2	97 of 771	87.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	63.6	236 of 813	71.0%	★★★★☆
2024	87.4	75 of 786	90.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	57.7	248 of 687	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	77.0	128 of 696	81.6%	★★★★☆
2024	85.9	75 of 701	89.3%	★★★★☆
2023	80.2	104 of 688	84.9%	★★★★☆
2018	36.4	431 of 678	36.4%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	72.1	168 of 800	79.0%	★★★★☆
2025	54.2	333 of 739	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	93.7	38 of 743	94.9%	★★★★★
2023	61.2	247 of 735	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	75.0	127 of 531	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	54.7	286 of 666	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.3	433 of 824	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	46.1	415 of 835	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	85.6	93 of 852	89.1%	★★★★☆
2015	90.2	59 of 832	92.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	61.1	214 of 686	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.9	317 of 629	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	92.1	38 of 619	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	52.8	278 of 611	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.6	188 of 416	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.0	421 of 710	40.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	74.6	132 of 693	81.0%	★★★★☆
2024	97.1	13 of 633	97.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	60.5	221 of 671	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	45.8	339 of 639	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	94.4	31 of 638	95.1%	★★★★★
2023	44.1	342 of 647	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	67.6	159 of 492	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	28.4	521 of 708	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Middle school

Female (2024)87th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2026)71st percentile-10 vs school

White (2026)64th percentile-17 vs school

High school

Male (2026)81st percentile~ school

Female (2026)69th percentile-10 vs school

White (2026)67th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts82%+21 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing77%+25 vs state

Math55%+23 vs state

Science44%+7 vs state

Social Studies37%-10 vs state

Mathematics35%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)			PSAT Mathematics (2026)			SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)		M-Step Math (2026)		M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th 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
Jenison Innovation Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	800 Connie St	Jenison	49428	Ottawa County	Jenison Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(616) 457-8477	159	10	16.4	17.0%	120 (75.5%)	4 (2.5%)	22 (13.8%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.9%)	72.1	168^th of 800 public high schools	79.0%		54.2	333^rd of 739 public high schools	54.9%	165	84.2	69.6	89.7	26.3	21.7	51.7	77.1	37.1	69.2	66.7	50.0	60.0	47.4	42.9	42.1	34.3	$16,952	$479	$16,473
Grandville Education Center	Public	9-12	3481 Fairlanes Ave SW	Grandville	49418	Kent County	Grandville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 254-6105	22	4	5.5	63.6%	11 (50.0%)	4 (18.2%)	7 (31.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$23,580	$1,341	$22,240
Jenison High School	Public	9-12	2140 Bauer Rd	Jenison	49428	Ottawa County	Jenison Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 457-3400	1,506	86	17.4	21.1%	1,222 (81.1%)	23 (1.5%)	157 (10.4%)	18 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (5.7%)	89.5	59^th of 800 public high schools	92.6%		90.6	47^th of 739 public high schools	93.6%	12		79.8	74.9		56.4	57.5	68.4	55.9						48.6		58.5	$15,324	$881	$14,443
Grandville High School	Public	9-12	4700 Canal Ave SW	Grandville	49418	Kent County	Grandville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 254-6426	1,719	95	18.1	25.8%	1,227 (71.4%)	81 (4.7%)	246 (14.3%)	52 (3.0%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	109 (6.3%)	80.3	112^th of 800 public high schools	86.0%		76.6	144^th of 739 public high schools	80.5%	32		69.6	67.8		40.0	41.0	67.2	45.8						53.2		56.3	$16,294	$773	$15,520
Hudsonville High School	Public	9-12	5155 32nd Ave	Hudsonville	49426	Ottawa County	Hudsonville Public School District	No	No	No	No	(616) 669-1500	1,995	106	18.8	13.9%	1,712 (85.8%)	36 (1.8%)	124 (6.2%)	37 (1.9%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	81 (4.1%)	81.7	104^th of 800 public high schools	87.0%		89.9	54^th of 739 public high schools	92.7%	50		76.0	76.1		55.4	49.7	71.8	42.9						39.5		44.7	$14,320	$621	$13,698
Wyoming High School	Public	9-12	1350 Prairie Pkwy SW	Wyoming	49509	Kent County	Wyoming Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 530-7580	1,273	65	19.4	81.1%	282 (22.2%)	211 (16.6%)	665 (52.2%)	33 (2.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (6.3%)	25.5	567^th of 800 public high schools	29.1%		24.5	545^th of 739 public high schools	26.3%	22		44.4	42.9		16.3	17.5	34.2	11.8						21.3		35.2	$14,511	$698	$13,813
Lee High School	Public	9-12	1335 Lee St SW	Wyoming	49509	Kent County	Godfrey-Lee Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 452-3296	537	28	18.9	90.1%	42 (7.8%)	45 (8.4%)	433 (80.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	26.5	559^th of 800 public high schools	30.1%		15.2	619^th of 739 public high schools	16.2%	60		48.6	42.3		15.9	10.8	38.4	16.1						23.9		31.8	$16,784	$1,227	$15,557
East Lee Campus	Public	9-12	982 Lee St SW	Wyoming	49509	Kent County	Godfrey-Lee Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 241-2661	87	4	19.7	85.1%	5 (5.7%)	5 (5.7%)	75 (86.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)		329.3			319.3		368.3	330.0						2077.2		18.8	$18,837	$1,764	$17,073
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)			317.6			326.5											$11,761	$1,815	$9,946
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%)	11.8	689^th of 800 public high schools	13.9%		13.9	633^rd of 739 public high schools	14.3%	56		28.0	24.7		9.9	8.6	30.3	6.2						14.8		24.1	$20,572	$3,007	$17,566

Frequently Asked Questions about Jenison Innovation Academy

What district is Jenison Innovation Academy in?

Jenison Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Jenison Innovation Academy?

Students at Jenison Innovation Academy are 75% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

Is Jenison Innovation Academy a good school?

Jenison Innovation Academy ranks 168^th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jenison Innovation Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 159 students attended Jenison Innovation Academy.

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