For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,308 students in 49548, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in 49548, MI are Grand River Preparatory High School, Godwin Heights Learning Center and 54th Street Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 49548 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 49548, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 49548 have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Godwin Heights Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 49548, MI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand River Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-1800
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 634 students
Rank: #22.
Godwin Heights Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3529 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2040
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2040
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #33.
54th Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
173 54th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #44.
Kelloggsville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4787 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1570
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1570
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
Rank: #55.
Kelloggsville Virtual School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
242 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 538-7460
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 538-7460
Grades: 6-12
| 61 students
Rank: #66.
Godwin Heights Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 35th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2050
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2050
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
Rank: #77.
Crossroads Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-6166
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-6166
Grades: 6-12
| 189 students
49548, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Godwin Heights Autism Program Middle School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
111 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2084
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2084
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Pine Rest Kentwood Public Schools (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6945 Madison Ave Se, 6945 Madi
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 281-6363
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 281-6363
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rocket Learning Lab (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
23 Jean St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
28 Bellevue St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2020
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2020
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 49548, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in 49548, MI include Grand River Preparatory High School, Godwin Heights Learning Center and 54th Street Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 49548?
7 public high schools are located in 49548.
What is the racial composition of students in 49548?
49548 public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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