Job Corps serves 127 students inquire with school.
The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
88%
18%
White
10%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
3%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Job Corps?
127 students attend Job Corps.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Job Corps students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Job Corps?
Job Corps has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What school district is Job Corps part of?
Job Corps is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District.
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