Kenowa Hills Middle School

3950 HENDERSHOT AVE NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544

623 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kenowa Hills Middle School, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serves as a central hub for student development within the Kenowa Hills Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and collaborative learning, the school aims to help students navigate the transitional middle school years while building the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the "Knight" pride associated with the district. Through its diverse course offerings and extracurricular activities, Kenowa Hills Middle School encourages students to explore their interests, participate in athletics, and engage with technology in meaningful ways. By maintaining a focus on both individualized instruction and a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its students to become productive, informed, and responsible members of the broader Grand Rapids community.

623

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kenowa Hills Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	417
Hispanic	112
Black	27
Asian	6
Two or More	60
American Indian	1

White
417 (66.9 %)
Hispanic
112 (18.0 %)
Two or More
60 (9.6 %)
Black
27 (4.3 %)
Asian
6 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Phone:	(616)785-3225
Website:	http://khps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 6 199

Grade 7 212

Grade 8 212