Serving 112 students in grades 9-12, Kent Vocational Options Elementary 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 10%).
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
25%
9%
Black
48%
18%
White
19%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kent Vocational Options Elementary School?
112 students attend Kent Vocational Options Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Kent Vocational Options Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Kent Vocational Options Elementary School offer ?
Kent Vocational Options Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kent Vocational Options Elementary School part of?
Kent Vocational Options Elementary School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District.
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