Kenowa Hills Pathways High School

3950 HENDERSHOT AVE NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544

85 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kenowa Hills Pathways High School, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is an alternative educational program designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional high school environment. As part of the Kenowa Hills Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a flexible, personalized learning experience that helps students overcome barriers to graduation. By offering smaller class sizes and a more intimate setting, Pathways emphasizes individual attention and academic support to ensure that students stay on track toward earning their high school diplomas.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on social-emotional growth and building positive relationships between students and staff. The curriculum is often tailored to meet the specific pace and needs of each learner, utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and digital learning opportunities. By fostering a supportive and inclusive community, Kenowa Hills Pathways High School aims to empower students to build self-confidence, develop essential life skills, and successfully transition into post-secondary education or the workforce.

Total Students

3.4

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	29
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	8

White
42 (49.4 %)
Hispanic
29 (34.1 %)
Two or More
8 (9.4 %)
Black
5 (5.9 %)
Asian
1 (1.2 %)

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:	Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Phone:	(616)784-2511
Website:	http://khps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	85
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
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 9 4

Grade 10 15

Grade 11 23

Grade 12 43