Grand Rapids Public Schools

Grand Rapids Public Schools serves 13,787 students across 51 schools in Kent County, Michigan's second-largest city. The district experienced a slight enrollment decline of 0.8% from the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1 supported by 795 teachers.

Academically, the district's 82.5% graduation rate falls 3.0 percentage points below Michigan's state average of 85.5%. The dropout rate stands at 10.4%, while chronic absenteeism affects 41.4% of the student population, indicating potential engagement challenges.

The district serves a diverse student body with significant needs. Approximately 70.0% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, 27.5% are English learners, and 15.2% receive special education services. Racial composition includes 39.3% Hispanic, 30.1% Black, 22.1% White, and 1.0% Asian students.

Financially, Grand Rapids Public Schools allocates $20,742.54 per pupil, exceeding the state average of $17,165. The total operating budget reaches $284.1 million. This above-average per-pupil spending suggests the district directs substantial resources toward addressing student needs, though graduation rate metrics indicate continued areas for improvement relative to state benchmarks.