Northview High School

Northview High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4451 Hunsberger Ave NE,  Grand Rapids, MI
Northview Public Schools
4.0
2.0
1,060 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Mark Thomas
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
A-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
63.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
265:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
White
71.2%
Black
9.5%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
8.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Michigan State University 302 Students
Grand Valley State University 261 Students
Grand Rapids Community College 176 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 171 Students
Western Michigan University 169 Students
Central Michigan University 153 Students
Ferris State University 142 Students
Northern Michigan University 70 Students
Wayne State University 57 Students
Calvin University 56 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 72 Students
Business 63 Students
Nursing 48 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Biology 32 Students
Education 27 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 22 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 21 Students
Marketing 19 Students
Elementary Education 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 199 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/8/2024
I overall really enjoyed my time here. There are a lot of positive interactions between students, both between each other and with teachers. The food is also great too.
5.0 Junior
6/6/2024
My overall experience at Northview High School has been very good. The academic courses offered are good and properly prepare anyone who attends for the next step into college.
4.0 Senior
1/8/2024
Overall, Northview is a very nice school, the fine arts programs such as band, choir, theatre, and art are awesome.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/21/2024
This school does not allow there student to have there phone out during class they have to be in the faraday bags that the school provides. They say that you can take it out during an emergency (which a blatant lie) if you are bought without your phone in the bag you will be reprogrammed for not hav...
1.0 parent
3/24/2014
I see many have the same experience with Northview High as I did. Seems there are two experiences, I wonder how that is decided? We adopted my niece who needed a lot of support and help after coming our of an already rough situation. Sadly Northview automatically labeled her and started pushing for...
1.0 student
10/26/2013
I experienced NHS for myself, and man was it a breeze. I hardy ever felt challenged, and therefore, I felt like i didn't grow much mentally in my teenage years. I'm wondering who labeled this school a blue ribbon school. It's easy to get caught up in drinking and drug abuse. At NHS, not only is it n...
5.0 student
10/10/2013
This school has given me the stepping stones in moving on. I am now in a BS program in medical lab science from Grand Valley State University and i couldn't have done it without the skill set honed by the teachers and staff there. I have went through tough times when i was in school and the staff th...

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Northview High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Grand Rapids, MI and is served by the Northview Public Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 1,060 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Northview High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $394,145. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northview Next Learning Center, City High Middle School, Crossroads Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Grand Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northview High School.

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