Forest Hills Transition Center

3787 LEONARD ST NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525

www.fhps.net

8 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

The Forest Hills Transition Center, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Forest Hills Public Schools district. Designed to support young adults with disabilities, the center focuses on the critical bridge between high school and independent living. Its curriculum is centered on functional life skills, providing students with the tools necessary to navigate adulthood with confidence and autonomy.

The program emphasizes practical, real-world development, including vocational training, community-based instruction, and the enhancement of personal independence. By working closely with students through their post-secondary transition, the Center fosters an environment where individuals can identify their strengths, practice self-advocacy, and prepare for meaningful roles within their community. As part of the broader Forest Hills school system, the Transition Center reflects the district’s commitment to inclusive education and long-term student success beyond the traditional K-12 experience.

Total Students

2.1

Full-Time Teachers

3.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Hills Transition Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	1
Asian	2
Two or More	1

White
4 (50.0%)
Asian
2 (25.0%)
Hispanic
1 (12.5%)
Two or More
1 (12.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Forest Hills Public Schools
Phone:	(616)493-8685
Website:	http://www.fhps.net
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	8
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Ungraded 8