At a glance
Reported students
8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2.15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
12–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
10th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Forest Hills Transition Center: 8 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
3.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 21
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7:1
What the reported data says about Forest Hills Transition Center
Forest Hills Transition Center is a public high school serving grades 12–12 in Grand Rapids. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Forest Hills Public Schools. NCES reports 8 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.7:1, below the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (50%) and Asian (25%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Forest Hills Transition Center
- 1How do the reported 3.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.05
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50%
- Hispanic12.5%
- Black0%
- Asian25%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Forest Hills Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eastern High School
High · Grades 09–12
768 reported students
Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
999 reported students
Northern High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,088 reported students
Goodwillie Environmental School
Middle · Grades 05–06
103 reported students
Ada Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
293 reported students
Collins Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
356 reported students
Public schools near Forest Hills Transition Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern High School High · Forest Hills Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,088 | 0.2 mi |
| Kent Career Tech Center High · Kent ISD | 09–12 | 0 | 1 mi |
| MySchoolKent High · Kent ISD | 06–12 | 0 | 1 mi |
| Kent Education CenterBeltline High · Kent ISD | 09–12 | 43 | 1.1 mi |
| Lighthouse Academy The Pier High · Charter · Lighthouse Academy | 09–12 | 7 | 2.7 mi |
| Empower U High · Kent ISD | 06–12 | 188 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Forest Hills Transition Center
What grades does Forest Hills Transition Center serve?
Forest Hills Transition Center reports grades 12–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (special education school) in Forest Hills Public Schools.
How many students attend Forest Hills Transition Center?
Forest Hills Transition Center reported 8 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 21 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Forest Hills Transition Center?
The calculated ratio is 3.7:1, based on 8 students and 2.15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Forest Hills Transition Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Forest Hills Transition Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Forest Hills Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Forest Hills Transition Center in?
Forest Hills Transition Center is part of Forest Hills Public Schools, based in Grand Rapids, MI, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Forest Hills Transition Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northern High School (0.2 mi), Kent Career Tech Center (1 mi), MySchoolKent (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.