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Forest Hills Transition Center

3787 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Forest Hills Transition Center serves 12 students in grades 12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Forest Hills Transition Center's student population of 12 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Forest Hills Transition Center is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Forest Hills Transition Center?
12 students attend Forest Hills Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Forest Hills Transition Center students are White, and 17% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Hills Transition Center?
Forest Hills Transition Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forest Hills Transition Center offer ?
Forest Hills Transition Center offers enrollment in grades 12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forest Hills Transition Center part of?
Forest Hills Transition Center is part of Forest Hills School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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