Serving 112 students in grades 9-12, Kent Vocational Options Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-79%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-79%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
25%
9%
Black
48%
18%
White
19%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≤20%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Grand Rapids Public Schools
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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kent Vocational Options Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Kent Vocational Options Elementary School is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Kent Vocational Options Elementary School?
112 students attend Kent Vocational Options Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Kent Vocational Options Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Kent Vocational Options Elementary School offer ?
Kent Vocational Options Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kent Vocational Options Elementary School part of?
Kent Vocational Options Elementary School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools.
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