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Central Community School (Closed 2014)

421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Central Community School serves 22 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% 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
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(12-13)
<50%
41%
(12-13)
<50%
65%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
59%
9%
Black
32%
18%
White
9%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
(12-13)
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
5%
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 41% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Community School?
The graduation rate of Central Community School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Central Community School?
22 students attend Central Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Central Community School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Community School?
Central Community School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central Community School offer ?
Central Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central Community School part of?
Central Community School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools.

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