INNOVATION CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Innovation Central High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Grand Rapids Public Schools school district, located in Grand Rapids, MI with about 706 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Innovation Central High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Innovation Central High School, located in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan, serves as a dynamic hub for specialized academic programs within the Grand Rapids Public Schools district. The school is widely recognized for its "school-within-a-school" model, which allows students to pursue focused pathways such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, early college opportunities, and rigorous career-technical education. By offering these diverse academic tracks, the school aims to cater to a wide range of student interests while maintaining a high standard of college and career readiness.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Innovation Central is noted for its modern facility and commitment to providing a versatile learning environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and personal growth. The school prioritizes a supportive culture that leverages community partnerships to provide students with real-world exposure and professional development. Through its emphasis on innovation and individualized learning, the school seeks to empower a diverse student body to succeed in an increasingly competitive global economy.

For more information, contact Innovation Central High School at (616) 819-2310 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

421 Fountain St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3398
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INNOVATION CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Grand Rapids, MI with about 706 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
706
Teachers:
37.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 706 students

Hispanic/Latino
54.8%
Black or African American
31.6%
White
7.2%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.