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Central High School

Grand Rapids, Michigan · Grades 9 to 12 · Forest Hills Public Schools

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About Central High School

Central High School serves grades 9 through 12 as a public school in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Enrollment was 999 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Grand Rapids. There are about 18.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (55 teachers in all). It is one of 18 schools in Forest Hills Public Schools. There are 36 other schools within 5 miles. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Kent County.

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School facts

Address	5901 Hall St Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone	(616) 493-8700
School district	Forest Hills Public Schools
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	999
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	55
Students per teacher	18.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Kent County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 261461005155). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Central High School serve?

Central High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Central High School?

Central High School reported 999 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?

About 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 999 students and 55 teachers in federal data.

Is Central High School a public or charter school?

Central High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Central High School in?

Central High School is part of Forest Hills Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mi/forest-hills-public-schools/

Where is Central High School located?

Central High School is at 5901 Hall St Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. The phone number is (616) 493-8700.

How many other schools are near Central High School?

There are 36 other schools within 5 miles of Central High School in our directory.