Kenowa Hills Public Schools

2325 4 Mile Rd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544-9703
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Kenowa Hills Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,911 students in Kenowa Hills Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Kenowa Hills Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
2,911 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kenowa Hills Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#309 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
35%
44%
45%
38%
38%
90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
17%
9%
% Black
5%
18%
% White
70%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,712 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,915 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,712
$18,510
Spending / Student
$17,915
$17,693

Best Kenowa Hills Public Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4252 3 Mile Rd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-6351
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Zinser Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3949 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-2461
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Kenowa Hills High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3825 Hendershot Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 784-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Kenowa Hills Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3950 Hendershot Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-3225
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Alpine Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4730 Baumhoff Ave Nw
Comstock Park, MI 49321
(616) 784-0884
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3950 Hendershot Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 784-2511
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kenowa Hills Public Schools?
Kenowa Hills Public Schools manages 6 public schools serving 2,911 students.
What is the rank of Kenowa Hills Public Schools?
Kenowa Hills Public Schools is ranked #331 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kenowa Hills Public Schools?
70% of Kenowa Hills Public Schools students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kenowa Hills Public Schools?
Kenowa Hills Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Kenowa Hills Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,915 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,911 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 90% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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