For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 373 students in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in North East Citizens Action are Lighthouse Academy Waalkes and Lighthouse Academy The Pier. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average).
the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 39%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kent Education Centerbeltline, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Lighthouse Academy The Pier
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Kent Career Tech Center
Vocational School
1655 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-8421
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-8421
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kent Education Centerbeltline
Special Education School
1606 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4760
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4760
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI include Lighthouse Academy Waalkes and Lighthouse Academy The Pier.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids?
9 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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