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Adelante High School (Closed 2012)

1061 Kensington Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Adelante High School serves 168 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(10-11)
<50%
80%
(10-11)
<50%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
58%
9%
Black
29%
18%
White
10%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
(10-11)
≤10%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Adelante High School?
The graduation rate of Adelante High School is 10%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Adelante High School?
168 students attend Adelante High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Adelante High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Adelante High School?
Adelante High School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Adelante High School offer ?
Adelante High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Adelante High School part of?
Adelante High School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools.

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