Public School
Northern High School
- A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Grand Rapids, MI
- 81 reviews
- AcademicsA
- DiversityB+
- TeachersA
- College PrepA
- Clubs & ActivitiesA-
- Health & SafetyA-
- AdministrationA
- SportsA+
- FoodB
- Resources & FacilitiesB-
Northern High School Rankings
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- Cost of LivingB
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingA-
Median Household Income
$60,351
National
$55,322Median Rent
$871
National
$949Median Home Value
$163,500
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
- 100%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.8 responses
Poll
- 88%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.8 responses
Students
Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,165
Free or Reduced Lunch
15%
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.8 responses
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.8 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.8 responses
Teachers
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.11 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.11 responses
- 91%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.11 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$12,327/ year
National
$12,239- 92%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.13 responses
- 54%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.13 responses
- 77%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.13 responses
Northern High School Reviews
81 reviews
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Mostly great teachers, great environment, and great foreign language programs. I'm a student in Spanish immersion and love all of the resources that have supported me, inspiring me to continue Spanish even through college. Most of the teachers are really supportive and reach out to students outside of class hours. There is a decent variety of classes to take, and we partner with KCTC to offer hundreds more so that students can explore their career options. We have challenging classes for those interested in completing college-level courses, including Advanced Placement classes in math, science, language arts, and history. Most teachers do a great job of getting students to apply what we've learned instead of transcribing memorized information onto tests. I feel pretty ready for college, and am confident my teachers have pushed me to achieve the most I could possibly achieve in high school.
Forest Hills Northern High School has taught me so much. The school's diversity, opportunities, teachers, peers, counselors, sports, and extracurriculars all helped me have the rich high school experience my parents wanted for me. I joined Volunteer Club, took AP tests, got into the National Honors Society, and made the Varsity Crew team. I attended football and basketball games, and genuinely enjoyed most of my classes. I couldn't imagine a better high school experience, to be honest.
There are so many clubs and sports offered to all students. There truly are different clubs and classes for everyone to participate in and enjoy. The staff is knowledgeable,helpful, and kind. I am proud to be a husky!