Southeast Career Pathways

1356 JEFFERSON AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507

105 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southeast Career Pathways, located on Jefferson Avenue SE in Grand Rapids, is an alternative educational institution within the Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) district. The school is specifically designed to serve students who may have struggled in traditional high school settings, offering a more flexible, personalized, and supportive environment. Its primary mission is to help students get back on track toward graduation by providing smaller class sizes, individualized learning plans, and a curriculum focused on both core academics and post-secondary preparation.

Beyond standard high school coursework, the school emphasizes career and technical readiness to ensure students are prepared for life after graduation. By focusing on social-emotional support and targeted academic interventions, Southeast Career Pathways aims to remove barriers to success, helping students overcome challenges such as credit recovery needs or attendance issues. The school serves as a vital resource for the community, providing a pathway for non-traditional learners to earn their diplomas and transition into college or the workforce.

105

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southeast Career Pathways
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	33
Black	59
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Black
59 (56.2 %)
Hispanic
33 (31.4 %)
White
6 (5.7 %)
Two or More
6 (5.7 %)
American Indian
1 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grand Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(616)819-3082
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	105
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 10 1

Grade 11 36

Grade 12 68