Is Northview High School a good school?

Northview High School ranks 154 th of 735 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Northview High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,092 students attended Northview High School.

What is the racial makeup of Northview High School?

Students at Northview High School are 71% White, 10% African American, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Northview High School?

Northview High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : East Oakview Elementary School Elementary : North Oakview Elementary School Elementary : West Oakview Elementary School Middle : Crossroads Middle School Middle : Highlands School

Northview High School

Public 9-12

4451 Hunsberger Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525-6126

(616) 363-4857

District: Northview Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
154^th of 735 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,981

Feeder schools for Northview High School:

Elementary:	East Oakview Elementary School
	North Oakview Elementary School
	West Oakview Elementary School
Middle:	Crossroads Middle School
	Highlands School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

Number of students: 1,092

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.2%

African American:

9.5%

Hispanic:

9.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northview High School ranks better than 79% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.51. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Northview High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Northview High School has the largest high school student body size in the Northview Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (71.2%), African American (9.5%), Hispanic (9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Northview Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northview High School is 19.6. 1 high schools in the Northview Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Northview High School employs 55.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northview High School is $13,981. 1 high schools in the Northview Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northview High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northview High School 154^th of 735 Michigan public high schools. (See Northview High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Northview Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Northview Public Schools 152^nd of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northview High School

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Rank History for all students at Northview High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	82.81	96^th	705	86.4%
2007	84.43	85^th	767	88.9%
2008	81.78	127^th	750	83.1%
2009	83.40	109^th	754	85.5%
2010	76.34	176^th	765	77.0%
2011	80.50	131^st	784	83.3%
2012	76.81	159^th	773	79.4%
2013	72.44	208^th	805	74.2%
2014	75.12	155^th	799	80.6%
2015	86.58	85^th	832	89.8%
2016	71.23	220^th	852	74.2%
2017	78.09	144^th	835	82.8%
2018	84.50	100^th	824	87.9%
2019	75.40	143^rd	666	78.5%
2021	46.46	282^nd	561	49.7%
2022	62.68	207^th	531	61.0%
2023	74.51	154^th	735	79.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northview High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	30.69	65^th	93	30.1%
2019	31.55	24^th	36	33.3%
2021	10.34	24^th	24	0.0%
2023	48.67	58^th	110	47.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Northview High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	54.19	100^th	315	68.3%
2023	67.85	33^rd	116	71.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northview High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	69.79	185^th	755	75.5%
2019	60.00	181^st	532	66.0%
2021	21.85	362^nd	417	13.2%
2022	54.24	188^th	369	49.1%
2023	67.14	167^th	614	72.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Northview High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	83.78	86^th	710	87.9%
2019	66.38	170^th	554	69.3%
2021	42.33	257^th	462	44.4%
2022	53.17	208^th	416	50.0%
2023	59.88	217^th	611	64.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Northview High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	79.04	117^th	707	83.5%
2019	76.31	113^th	543	79.2%
2021	38.67	291^st	472	38.3%
2022	62.32	171^st	440	61.1%
2023	80.55	100^th	611	83.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Northview High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	71.22	50^th	254	80.3%
2021	48.73	35^th	59	40.7%
2023	61.72	45^th	170	73.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northview High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	70.00	53^rd	201	73.6%
2019	81.46	16^th	97	83.5%
2022	48.34	46^th	83	44.6%
2023	60.54	59^th	190	68.9%

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Rank History for White students at Northview High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	84.64	83^rd	708	88.3%
2019	81.07	92^nd	582	84.2%
2021	56.41	187^th	516	63.8%
2022	65.88	166^th	492	66.3%
2023	76.77	125^th	647	80.7%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Such a great public school. Diverse, and energetic students and staff make this a gem in the surrounding area! Has something for everyone, Sports, Academics, and one of the best Music programs in any school in the country. Close Quote

by a student
Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Excellent teaching staff and clean school. Great mix of student ethnicity and culture. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Northview High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	888	27	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	-1	925
1989	858	13	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	-1	884
1990	833	11	9	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	865
1991	849	6	15	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	882
1992	843	7	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	854
1993	840	12	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	862
1994	905	12	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	928
1995	943	13	11	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	976
1996	943	13	11	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	976
1997	1033	8	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	1057
1998	1008	8	8	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	1038
1999	1006	7	9	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	1035
2000	1052	13	9	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	1093
2001	1031	18	15	19	3	n/a	n/a	0	1086
2002	1122	24	17	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	1180
2003	1122	24	17	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	1180
2004	1100	30	19	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	1166
2005	1107	43	16	18	5	n/a	n/a	0	1189
2006	1119	49	19	26	5	n/a	n/a	0	1218
2007	1116	59	12	28	6	n/a	n/a	0	1221
2008	1061	59	15	39	6	n/a	n/a	28	1208
2009	1013	60	19	41	3	n/a	n/a	30	1166
2010	991	75	20	51	2	n/a	n/a	41	1180
2011	966	70	14	64	3	0	36	0	1153
2012	993	83	18	68	4	0	40	0	1206
2013	979	81	23	68	4	1	53	0	1209
2014	948	84	25	86	2	2	54	0	1201
2015	946	73	30	85	3	4	56	0	1197
2016	918	80	27	78	2	3	59	0	1167
2017	898	75	21	82	1	2	73	0	1152
2018	873	71	18	88	2	2	71	0	1125
2019	873	87	16	103	3	2	73	0	1157
2020	849	90	19	100	3	2	80	0	1143
2021	803	87	27	95	3	2	72	0	1089
2022	790	72	24	90	1	1	83	0	1061
2023	778	104	18	98	3	0	91	0	1092

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northview High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	925	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	884	n/a	n/a	3.3
1990	865	44.0	19.6	2.8
1991	882	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	854	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	862	n/a	0.0	0
1994	928	44.0	21.1	4.1
1995	976	46.4	21.0	3.3
1996	976	46.4	21.0	3.3
1997	1057	48.0	22.0	3.1
1998	1038	48.0	21.6	4.1
1999	1035	50.0	20.7	4.3
2000	1093	51.6	21.2	9.3
2001	1086	51.6	21.0	8.5
2002	1180	52.0	22.7	11.5
2003	1180	52.0	22.7	11.5
2004	1166	10.0	116.6	13.8
2005	1189	59.7	19.9	23.8
2006	1218	59.5	20.5	16.4
2007	1221	61.0	20.0	15.2
2008	1208	65.7	18.4	23
2009	1166	62.0	18.8	26.8
2010	1180	63.4	18.6	35.5
2011	1153	58.2	19.8	37.5
2012	1206	54.7	22.0	38.2
2013	1209	54.3	22.2	32.1
2014	1201	56.0	21.4	38.2
2015	1197	58.0	20.6	37.7
2016	1167	58.0	20.1	36.2
2017	1152	57.2	20.1	34.3
2018	1125	56.2	20.0	37.2
2019	1157	55.8	20.7	34.3
2020	1143	54.9	20.8	39.3
2021	1089	49.4	22.0	39.4
2022	1061	50.3	21.0	34.5
2023	1092	55.5	19.6	43.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northview High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	925	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	884	n/a	n/a	3.3
1990	865	44.0	19.6	2.8
1991	882	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	854	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	862	n/a	0.0	0
1994	928	44.0	21.1	4.1
1995	976	46.4	21.0	3.3
1996	976	46.4	21.0	3.3
1997	1057	48.0	22.0	3.1
1998	1038	48.0	21.6	4.1
1999	1035	50.0	20.7	4.3
2000	1093	51.6	21.2	9.3
2001	1086	51.6	21.0	8.5
2002	1180	52.0	22.7	11.5
2003	1180	52.0	22.7	11.5
2004	1166	10.0	116.6	13.8
2005	1189	59.7	19.9	23.8
2006	1218	59.5	20.5	16.4
2007	1221	61.0	20.0	15.2
2008	1208	65.7	18.4	23
2009	1166	62.0	18.8	26.8
2010	1180	63.4	18.6	35.5
2011	1153	58.2	19.8	37.5
2012	1206	54.7	22.0	38.2
2013	1209	54.3	22.2	32.1
2014	1201	56.0	21.4	38.2
2015	1197	58.0	20.6	37.7
2016	1167	58.0	20.1	36.2
2017	1152	57.2	20.1	34.3
2018	1125	56.2	20.0	37.2
2019	1157	55.8	20.7	34.3
2020	1143	54.9	20.8	39.3
2021	1089	49.4	22.0	39.4
2022	1061	50.3	21.0	34.5
2023	1092	55.5	19.6	43.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northview High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$760 (6.8%)	$10,492 (93.2%)	$11,252
2020	$684 (6.0%)	$10,674 (94.0%)	$11,358
2021	$1,294 (11.2%)	$10,210 (88.8%)	$11,504
2022	$1,293 (10.0%)	$11,611 (90.0%)	$12,904
2023	$1,527 (10.9%)	$12,454 (89.1%)	$13,981

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northview High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 143^rd of 666 High schools	Ranks 154^th of 735 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Northview High School)	61.4	42.7	18.7%
11th Grade Social Studies (Northview Public Schools)	58.1	40.2	17.9%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Northview High School)	65.5	64.2	1.3%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Northview Public Schools)	62.3	59	3.3%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Northview High School)	40.9	32.3	8.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Northview Public Schools)	38.1	29.1	9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	29.9	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1157	1092	5.6%
African American	87	104	19.5%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	16	18	12.5%
Hispanic	103	98	4.9%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	873	778	10.9%
Two or More Races	73	91	24.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.3%	43.7%	9.4%

Schools Near Northview High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSAT English Language Arts (2023)	PSAT Mathematics (2023)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2023)	SAT Mathematics (2023)	M-Step English Language Arts (2023)	M-Step Math (2023)	M-Step Science (2023)		M-Step Social Studies (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Northview High School	Public	9-12	4451 Hunsberger Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Northview Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 363-4857	1,092	56	19.6	43.7%	778 (71.2%)	104 (9.5%)	98 (9.0%)	18 (1.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (8.3%)	74.5	154^th of 735 public high schools	79.0%		62.7	207^th of 531 public high schools	61.0%	53			64.2	32.3				59.1		42.7	$13,981	$1,527	$12,454
Northview Next Career Center	Public	9-12	3801 E Beltline Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Northview Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 361-7396	30	2	13.3	70.0%	18 (60.0%)	8 (26.7%)	2 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)	45.4	387^th of 735 public high schools	47.3%					(n/a)								33.3		33.3	$22,866	$828	$22,037
Northview Next Learning Center	Public, Virtual	9-12	5365 Plainfield Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Northview Public Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(616) 361-7396	91	1	130.0	68.1%	56 (61.5%)	14 (15.4%)	11 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (9.9%)								(n/a)											$8,269	$2,899	$5,369
Comstock Park High School	Public	9-12	150 6 Mile Rd NE	Comstock Park	49321	Kent County	Comstock Park Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 254-5200	489	26	19.1	50.1%	301 (61.6%)	22 (4.5%)	124 (25.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.8%)	64	222^nd of 735 public high schools	69.8%		28.6	434^th of 531 public high schools	18.3%	212			51.4	31.4				46.7		43.8	$13,996	$1,895	$12,101
Comstock Park Flex Academy	Public	9-12	150 6 Mile Rd NE	Comstock Park	49321	Kent County	Comstock Park Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 254-5200	49	1	41.1	77.6%	25 (51.0%)	5 (10.2%)	13 (26.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (12.2%)								(n/a)											$10,663	$758	$9,905
Kent Education CenterBeltline	Public	9-12	1606 Leffingwell Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 410-4760	46	11	4.1	69.6%	22 (47.8%)	14 (30.4%)	5 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.9%)								(n/a)
Kent Innovation High School	Public	9-12	1655 E Beltline Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 363-8020	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
MySchoolKent	Public	6-12	1655 E Beltline Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 447-5680	0	15	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Kent Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	1655 E Beltline Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 364-8421	0	61	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
City MiddleHigh	Public	7-12	1720 Plainfield Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49505	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 819-2380	908	40	22.9	39.5%	469 (51.7%)	104 (11.5%)	222 (24.4%)	55 (6.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.1%)	99.6	3^rd of 735 public high schools	99.6%		99	4^th of 531 public high schools	99.2%	1	92.0	60.1	92.6	87.6	66.5	53.2	59.5	83.3	53.4	76.7	$14,764	$3,146	$11,618

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