A+
Excellent
97/100

Central High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 5901 HALL ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Overall
A+
97/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 85% · Math 65% proficient · 96th percentile in Michigan
Graduation
A+
96% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Michigan for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

97
Repit Score
out of 100
1,033
Students
enrolled
19.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%96/100reading 98th percentile, math 94th percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%89/10096% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 14% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +9 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency85% (+39 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency65% (+29 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate96% (+23 pts vs. state avg 73%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%67%reading +23 pts, math +26 pts94th percentile (list)
Asian90%70%reading +13 pts, math -6 pts48th percentile (list)
Low-income70%50%reading +32 pts, math +28 pts96th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5901 HALL ST SE
City Grand Rapids
ZIP Code 49546
District 2614610
NCES School ID 261461005155
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49546

Understanding the community around Central High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $92,095
Per Capita Income $51,326
Poverty Rate 4.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 45.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.0%
High School or Higher 96.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $355,000
Median Rent $1,208
Owner-Occupied 68.7%
Renter-Occupied 31.3%
View full data for ZIP 49546 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 81.8%
Hispanic/Latino 5.0%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More Races 4.8%
Black 2.3%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,033
Teachers (FTE) 53.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central High School?
Central High School has a Repit School Score of 97 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 1,033 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1.
What grades does Central High School serve?
Central High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Central High School receive per student?
Central High School receives $16,549 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central High School in 49546 ▼
Avg Home Value
$517,306
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,869
1-Year Change
+7.7%
% Renters
31.3%

Other Schools in 49546

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026