Ottawa Hills High School

2055 ROSEWOOD AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506

385 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ottawa Hills High School, located in the East Grand Rapids area, serves as a prominent secondary school within the Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) district. Known for its distinct architectural history, the school operates as a comprehensive high school that emphasizes both academic preparation and community engagement. It serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its historic roots, having been a staple of the Grand Rapids educational landscape for many decades.

The school offers a range of programs designed to support student growth, including rigorous core curriculum coursework, athletic opportunities, and various extracurricular activities. As part of the larger GRPS system, Ottawa Hills focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or the workforce. The school is often recognized for its strong school spirit and its ongoing efforts to provide equitable learning environments for its students within the urban core of Grand Rapids.

385

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ottawa Hills High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	69
Black	262
Asian	1
Two or More	24

Black
262 (68.1%)
Hispanic
69 (17.9%)
White
29 (7.5%)
Two or More
24 (6.2%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grand Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(616)819-2900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	314
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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

Grade 9 92

Grade 10 123

Grade 11 98

Grade 12 72