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Northern High School vs. Central High School

Should you attend Northern High School or Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Northern High School
3801 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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10/
10
Top 5%
Central High School
5901 Hall St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Northern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,109 students in grades 9-12, Northern High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,033 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,109 students
1,033 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northern High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northern High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northern High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northern High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#98 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
#70 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northern High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 10% in MI)
72%
(Top 5% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Forest Hills Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Forest Hills Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
84%
(Top 1% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 5% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Forest Hills Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Forest Hills Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
63%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Forest Hills Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Forest Hills Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
98%
(Top 5% in MI)
≥99%
(Top 1% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northern High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Forest Hills Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Forest Hills Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northern High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
264
262
Grade 10 Students
288
242
Grade 11 Students
264
246
Grade 12 Students
293
283
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Forest Hills Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Forest Hills Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Forest Hills Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Forest Hills Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Forest Hills Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Forest Hills Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Forest Hills Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Forest Hills Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
71%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Forest Hills Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Forest Hills Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Forest Hills Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Forest Hills Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northern High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northern High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Forest Hills Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Forest Hills Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northern High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Forest Hills Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Forest Hills Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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