54TH STREET ACADEMY

54th Street Academy is a Title I public high school that is part of the Kelloggsville Public Schools school district, located in Grand Rapids, MI with about 116 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 4 teachers, 54th Street Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. 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.

54th Street Academy is an alternative high school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and is part of the Kelloggsville Public Schools district. The academy is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible, personalized approach to education that helps them earn their high school diploma and prepare for life after graduation.

The school emphasizes a supportive, small-classroom setting that fosters strong relationships between students and staff. By focusing on individualized instruction and credit recovery, 54th Street Academy provides a tailored pathway for students to succeed academically while developing the social and emotional skills necessary for their future success.

For more information, contact 54th Street Academy at (616) 531-7433 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

173 54th St SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49548-5611
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54TH STREET ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Grand Rapids, MI with about 116 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
116
Teachers:
4.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Virtual with face to face options
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 116 students

Black or African American
37.9%
Hispanic/Latino
32.8%
White
25.0%
Two or more races
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.7%
Asian
0.9%

Female
44.8%
Male
55.2%

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.