2013 Academic Indicators
- National Rank
- #843
- College Readiness Index
- 35.8
- Math Proficiency
- 3.0
- Reading Proficiency
- 2.9
- Student/Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- 09–12 Grades
- 1,018 Students
- 57 Teachers
Northern High School
3801 LEONARD ST NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525
Phone: (616) 493-8600
District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Overview
Northern High School is ranked 19th within Michigan. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Northern High School is 42 percent. The student body makeup is 52 percent male and 48 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 21 percent. Northern High School is 1 of 3 high schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools.
Rankings / Awards
This details how this school compares to others based on U.S. News ranking criteria.
| Medal Awarded | Silver |
| National Rank | |
| #843 | |
| State Rank | |
| #19 | |
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Students / Teachers
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
| Total Enrollment | 1,018 |
| Total Minority Enrollment (% of total) | 21% |
| Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total) | 15% |
| Full-Time Teachers | 57 |
Test Scores
U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state exit exams and internationally available exams on college-level course work (AP®/IB exams).
| Proficient in Reading | 84% |
| Proficient in Math | 81% |
| College Readiness Index | 35.8 |
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
| Grades Served | 09 – 12 |
| Setting | Large Suburb |
| Charter School | No |
| Magnet School | No |
| Receives Title I Funding | Yes |
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
| Total Schools | 3 |
| Total Students | 3,174 |
| Proficient in Reading (district average) | 86% |
| Proficient in Math (district average) | 84% |
| College Readiness (district average) | 39.4 |
Data is based on the 2010-2011 school year.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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