Serving 230 students in grades 9-12, Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights's student population of 230 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 3, 2026
The diversity score of Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
42%
9%
Black
38%
18%
White
13%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)30-39%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights?
The graduation rate of Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights is 30-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights?
230 students attend Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights offer ?
Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights part of?
Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights is part of Berrien Springs Public Schools.
In what neighborhood is Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights located?
Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights is located in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Garfield Park.
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