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Empower U
Grand Rapids, Michigan · Grades 6 to 12 · Kent ISD
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About Empower U
Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Empower U is a public school for grades 6 through 12. Enrollment was 188 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in Grand Rapids. There are about 4.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (38 teachers in all). Federal data classifies it as a special education school. Families comparing options will find 111 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 9 schools in Kent ISD. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Kent County.
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School facts
| Address | 225 Mayfield Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (616) 410-4860 |
| School district | Kent ISD |
| Grades | 6 to 12 |
| Students (2024-25) | 188 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 38 |
| Students per teacher | 4.9 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Special Education |
| Level | High |
| Locale (NCES) | City, midsize, Kent County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 268062008363). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Empower U serve?
Empower U serves grades 6 through 12.
How many students attend Empower U?
Empower U reported 188 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Empower U?
About 4.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 188 students and 38 teachers in federal data.
Is Empower U a public or charter school?
Empower U is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Empower U in?
Empower U is part of Kent ISD. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mi/kent-isd/
Where is Empower U located?
Empower U is at 225 Mayfield Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The phone number is (616) 410-4860.
How many other schools are near Empower U?
There are 111 other schools within 5 miles of Empower U in our directory.
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