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East Kentwood High School

#3 in Niche Standout High Schools in Michigan
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 527 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    East Kentwood High School is a highly rated, public school located in Grand Rapids, MI. It has 1,945 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 36% of students are at least proficient in math and 54% in reading.
    About East Kentwood High School...
    School District
    Kentwood Public Schools
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    Address
    6230 Kalamazoo Ave SE
    Grand Rapids, MI 49508
    Telephone
    (616) 698-6700
    Website
    kentwoodps.org/ourschools/high-schools/eastkentwoodhighschool1012
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    East Kentwood High School Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    54%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    36%
    Average Graduation Rate
    89%
    Average SAT
    1130
    275 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    197 responses
    AP Enrollment
    32%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      A-
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $63,382
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $866
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $172,000
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    91%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.43 responses
    Poll
    86%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.43 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 210 responses
    Report
    • Spirit Week
      21%
    • Homecoming
      19%
    • Powder Puff Football
      13%
    • Prom
      12%
    • Football games
      10%
    • Musical
      7%
    • Relay for Life
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,945
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    54%
    95%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.55 responses
    93%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.55 responses
    98%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.55 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    21:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $62,894
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    9%
    72%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.76 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.76 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.76 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $11,300/ year
    National
    $12,239
    85%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.82 responses
    51%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.82 responses
    61%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.82 responses
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    East Kentwood High School Reviews

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    East Kentwood is the best place to go to school! The diversity is unmatched by other surrounding schools. EK prepares you for the real world by encouraging students to be leaders and by providing students with the necessary tools to be successful wherever their future may take them. The staff truly care about the students and actively make an effort to connect with students and build personal relationships. I feel that EK has prepared me to be a successful college student, and has taught me lessons that will extend far beyond my years in school.
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    I love the teachers, the students, the diversity, everything about it. All four years of kentwood I have felt super welcome which was great because I was nervous going there at first because I didn't grow up in kentwood public schools. I didn't know what to expect because I hadn't heard the greatest things about kentwood but I ended up LOVING IT! You can meet new people every single day and they have so many different sports, clubs, and activities you can join. The teachers are amazing (especially the AP Teachers I've had) and the track and field program is also super great! There's definitely a stereotype about Kentwood but I STRONGLY disagree with that stereotype.
    I’ve been going to this school for almost 4 years now, and it has been the best possible place for my high school experience! We are the most diverse school in the state, as well as the seventh most diverse school in the nation. We have great staff and faculty who care about the students, and we excel in academics and sports.