For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,805 students in 49508, MI.
The top-ranked public high school in 49508, MI is East Kentwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 49508 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 49508, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 49508 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Kentwood High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 49508, MI Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Kentwood High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6230 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 698-6700
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 698-6700
Gr: 10-12 | 2,087 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
6170 Valley Lane Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 698-9292
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 698-9292
Gr: 9 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
49508, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Grand Rapids Oral Deaf (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-5706
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-5706
Gr: PK-K
Ken-o-sha Diagnostic Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2685
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2685
Gr: K-12
Kenosha Home Community (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2505
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2505
Gr: PK-K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 49508, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in 49508, MI include East Kentwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in 49508?
2 public high schools are located in 49508.
What is the racial composition of students in 49508?
49508 public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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