Jenison High School

www.jpsonline.org/

1,495 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Jenison High School, located at 2140 Bauer Road in Jenison, Michigan, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Jenison Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and comprehensive student development, the school offers a wide variety of advanced placement (AP) courses, vocational training, and extracurricular opportunities. The campus is designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with athletics, arts, and community-focused initiatives that prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce.

As a pillar of the Jenison community, the school emphasizes a culture of pride and inclusivity, often referred to as the "Wildcat" spirit. The district’s broader mission, as outlined on their website, focuses on providing high-quality learning environments that utilize modern technology and personalized teaching strategies. By maintaining strong partnerships between staff, students, and parents, Jenison High School strives to cultivate critical thinkers and responsible citizens within a supportive and forward-thinking educational setting.

1,495

Total Students

77.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jenison High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,221
Hispanic	142
Black	21
Asian	30
Two or More	80
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,221 (81.7 %)
Hispanic
142 (9.5 %)
Two or More
80 (5.4 %)
Asian
30 (2.0 %)
Black
21 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Jenison Public Schools
Phone:	(616)457-3400
Website:	http://www.jpsonline.org/
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 9 364

Grade 10 400

Grade 11 376

Grade 12 355