NORTHERN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Northern Hills Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Forest Hills Public Schools school district, located in GRAND RAPIDS, MI with about 591 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 27 teachers, Northern Hills Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Northern Hills Middle School is a public school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving as part of the Forest Hills Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in grades 7 and 8. It emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing core curriculum subjects with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, designed to help students transition successfully from middle school to high school.
The school is known for its commitment to student development, prioritizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being. By utilizing the resources and academic standards of the larger Forest Hills district, Northern Hills provides students with access to modern technology, dedicated faculty, and a community-focused atmosphere. Through its website, the school maintains strong communication with families, providing information on academic expectations, district initiatives, and campus events to ensure a collaborative partnership between home and school.
For more information, contact Northern Hills Middle School at (616) 493-8650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525-3369
(616) 493-8650
http://www.fhps.net
NORTHERN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in GRAND RAPIDS, MI with about 591 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Forest Hills Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 591
- Teachers:
- 27.55
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 591 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHERN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 73.9%
- Asian
- 9.5%
- Two or more races
- 5.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.4%
- Black or African American
- 5.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.