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City Middle/High School
- AOverall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 7-12
- Grand Rapids, MI
- 219 reviews
- AcademicsA
- DiversityA+
- TeachersB+
- College PrepA
- Clubs & ActivitiesC-
- Health & SafetyA
- AdministrationB+
- SportsNG
- FoodB-
- Resources & FacilitiesC-
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- Cost of LivingB+
- Good for FamiliesB+
- HousingB+
Median Household Income
$54,018
National
$55,322Median Rent
$889
National
$949Median Home Value
$127,932
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 96%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.27 responses
Poll
- 81%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.27 responses
Students
Diversity
A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
917
Free or Reduced Lunch
36%
- 90%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.30 responses
- 97%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.30 responses
- 57%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.30 responses
Teachers
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.40 responses
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.40 responses
- 90%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.40 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
C-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$16,134/ year
National
$12,239- 59%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.41 responses
- 34%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.41 responses
- 54%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.41 responses
City Middle/High School Reviews
219 reviews
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I have attended City Middle/High School since seventh grade, and I absolutely love it. Of course, I've had my bad days, but that is something that every middle/high schooler will face. City is an IB school, and strongly emphasizes the impact of being a well rounded, principled student. I have encountered many teachers, and they want you to succeed. They genuinely care about you and it shows through their personal relationships that they try to individually build with you. I am very impressed with the diversity, since 41% are economically disadvantaged, and 53% are minority students! City was voted, as of 2020, the top school in Michigan, and I definitely believe that's true. We get numerous Ivy League acceptances each year, and they thoroughly prepare you for college. Any student with an idea or passion is able to start a club, and there are countless opportunities for students to succeed, have fun, and participate at City Middle High School
City is a wonderful place. It is actually the number one high school in Michigan. The outstanding academics and the prestigious learning environment contributes to City's excellent social life. Also, City is the most economically and racially diverse school in Michigan. Such a great school!
The environment at City High Middle School is different from other schools. When you're pushed as hard as City Students are, it can be hard to remember that there's a reason we all go here; that we're in it for better opportunities. I'm trying to just appreciate that college will be easy in comparison to this.
Sometimes it seems like it won't be worth it, and that's a feeling which is hard to combat. The teachers are all there to help, but there's only so much that they can do when they're unprepared by administration. Overall, I'd characterize City with independence. Either you can do it, or you can't. It's mostly about the will to keep going through it.
Sometimes it seems like it won't be worth it, and that's a feeling which is hard to combat. The teachers are all there to help, but there's only so much that they can do when they're unprepared by administration. Overall, I'd characterize City with independence. Either you can do it, or you can't. It's mostly about the will to keep going through it.