Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids

(616)364-2000

Charter School 223 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Covenant House Academy (CHA) Grand Rapids is a specialized, tuition-free public charter high school dedicated to serving students aged 16 to 22 who have struggled in traditional school settings or have previously dropped out. Located on Antoine Street, the academy operates as part of a larger network specifically designed to re-engage "opportunity youth." By providing a flexible, supportive, and personalized learning environment, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to education—such as housing instability, employment needs, or past academic disruptions—to ensure they graduate with a high school diploma.

Beyond academics, the school distinguishes itself through a holistic approach that treats the "whole student." CHA Grand Rapids partners closely with Covenant House Michigan to provide vital wraparound services, including career development, social-emotional support, and assistance with basic needs. The goal of the academy is not only to achieve academic milestones but to empower students to build self-sufficiency, develop professional skills, and transition successfully into post-secondary education or the workforce.

223

Total Students

12.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	80
Black	114
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

Black
114 (51.1 %)
Hispanic
80 (35.9 %)
Two or More
16 (7.2 %)
White
12 (5.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids
Phone:	(616)364-2000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 78

Grade 10 64

Grade 11 52

Grade 12 29