Highlands School

4645 CHANDY DR NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525

412 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Highlands School is a public elementary school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving as part of the Northview Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment for its students, emphasizing academic growth alongside social and emotional development. As a cornerstone of the local community, Highlands focuses on preparing young learners for success through a curriculum that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

The school operates under the Northview Public Schools' mission to provide high-quality instruction while maintaining a strong partnership with parents and the surrounding community. By utilizing modern educational practices and maintaining an active campus environment, Highlands School aims to create a welcoming space where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best. For families interested in enrollment, school policies, or district-wide initiatives, the school’s official website at [nvps.net](http://nvps.net) serves as a primary hub for academic calendars, staff information, and resources.

412

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highlands School
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	42
Black	28
Asian	1
Two or More	45

White
296 (71.8 %)
Two or More
45 (10.9 %)
Hispanic
42 (10.2 %)
Black
28 (6.8 %)
Asian
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:	Northview Public Schools
Phone:	(616)361-3440
Website:	http://nvps.net
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 5 205

Grade 6 207