City MiddleHigh

1720 Plainfield Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505

908 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

City MiddleHigh School, located at 1720 Plainfield Ave NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a unique educational institution within the Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) district. It operates as a combined 6–12 campus, providing a continuous academic environment for students as they transition from middle school through their high school graduation. The school is known for its commitment to academic rigor and a supportive community atmosphere, aiming to prepare students for college and career readiness while fostering personal growth throughout their adolescent years.

The school is particularly notable for its specialized focus on the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. By offering both the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP), City MiddleHigh School provides a globally recognized, inquiry-based curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, international-mindedness, and community service. Because of its selective admissions process and high academic standards, the school serves as a destination for students throughout the Grand Rapids area who are looking for a challenging, college-preparatory experience within a public school setting.

908

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for City MiddleHigh
Demographic	Student Count
White	469
Hispanic	222
Black	104
Asian	55
Two or More	55
American Indian	3

White
469 (51.7 %)
Hispanic
222 (24.4 %)
Black
104 (11.5 %)
Asian
55 (6.1 %)
Two or More
55 (6.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grand Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(616)819-2380
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	908
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 7 175

Grade 8 174

Grade 9 170

Grade 10 144

Grade 11 123

Grade 12 122