Northview Next Career Center

3801 E BELTLINE AVE NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525

30 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northview Alternative High School, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, operates as a specialized component of the Northview Public Schools district. The institution is designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational environment, offering an alternative pathway to earning a high school diploma. By focusing on smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to learning, the school aims to support students who require flexibility or additional academic guidance to succeed in their graduation requirements.

The program emphasizes a supportive and inclusive culture, helping students address both academic and personal barriers to education. Through the resources provided by the broader Northview district, the alternative high school provides a structured curriculum that maintains the district’s educational standards while allowing for self-paced progress and individualized attention. This setting is particularly beneficial for students seeking a more focused, student-centered experience as they work toward their future goals.

Total Students

2.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northview Next Career Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	2
Black	8
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
18 (60.0 %)
Black
8 (26.7 %)
Hispanic
2 (6.7 %)
Two or More
1 (3.3 %)
American Indian
1 (3.3 %)

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:	Northview Public Schools
Phone:	(616)361-7396
Website:	http://nvps.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	30
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 18

Grade 12 11