At a glance
Reported students
94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
27.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
381
54th Street Academy: 94 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
27.2:1 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
- 66
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about 54th Street Academy
54th Street Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Grand Rapids. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Kelloggsville Public Schools. NCES reports 94 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 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 27.2:1, above 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 Black (40.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.4%). English learners represent 28.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking 54th Street Academy
- 1How do the reported 27.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.46 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 0.4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17%
- Hispanic39.4%
- Black40.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
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 Kelloggsville Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kelloggsville High School
High · Grades 09–12
595 reported students
West Kelloggsville School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
253 reported students
Southeast Kelloggsville School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
287 reported students
Kelloggsville Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
475 reported students
Central Kelloggsville Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
494 reported students
Public schools near 54th Street Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelloggsville High School High · Kelloggsville Public Schools | 09–12 | 595 | 0.6 mi |
| Grand River Preparatory High School High · Charter · Grand River Preparatory High School | 09–12 | 635 | 1 mi |
| Crossroads Alternative High School High · Kentwood Public Schools | 06–12 | 216 | 1 mi |
| Godwin Heights Learning Center High · Godwin Heights Public Schools | 09–12 | 97 | 2.2 mi |
| Godwin Heights Senior High School High · Godwin Heights Public Schools | 09–12 | 656 | 2.2 mi |
| East Kentwood High School High · Kentwood Public Schools | 10–12 | 2,068 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about 54th Street Academy
What grades does 54th Street Academy serve?
54th Street Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Kelloggsville Public Schools.
How many students attend 54th Street Academy?
54th Street Academy reported 94 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 66 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at 54th Street Academy?
The calculated ratio is 27.2:1, based on 94 students and 3.46 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 54th Street Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
54th Street Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kelloggsville Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of 54th Street Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is 54th Street Academy in?
54th Street Academy is part of Kelloggsville Public Schools, based in Grand Rapids, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near 54th Street Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kelloggsville High School (0.6 mi), Grand River Preparatory High School (1 mi), Crossroads Alternative High School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.