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Best 49525 Michigan Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 2,609 students in 49525, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in 49525, MI are Northern High School, Northview Next Learning Center and Northview Next Career Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 49525 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 49525, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 49525 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northern High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best 49525, MI Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3801 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,109 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Northview Next Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5365 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-7396
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Northview Next Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3801 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-7396
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Northview High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4451 Hunsberger Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-4857
Gr: 9-12 | 1,060 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lincoln Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
862 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4800
Gr: K-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lincoln School
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
860 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4700
Gr: K-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Forest Hills Transition Center
Special Education School
3787 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8685
Gr: 12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Kent Career Tech Center
Vocational School
1655 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-8421
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kent Education Centerbeltline
Special Education School
1606 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4760
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Myschoolkent
1655 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 447-5680
Gr: 6-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 49525 Michigan

49525, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cbot School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Gr: 12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1655 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-8020
Gr: 9-12
1633 East Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-1333
Gr: 11-12
2930 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-2217
Gr: PK
2930 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-2217
Gr: PK
2930 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-2280
Gr: K-12 | 490 students Minority enrollment: 29%
1800 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-2263
Gr: 11-12
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Gr: K-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 49525, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in 49525, MI include Northern High School, Northview Next Learning Center and Northview Next Career Center.
How many public high schools are located in 49525?
11 public high schools are located in 49525.
What is the racial composition of students in 49525?
49525 public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).

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