City High Middle School

1720 PLAINFIELD AVE NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505

955 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

City MiddleHigh School, located at 1720 Plainfield Ave NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a unique educational institution within the Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) district. It operates as a combined 6–12 campus, providing a continuous academic environment for students as they transition from middle school through their high school graduation. The school is known for its commitment to academic rigor and a supportive community atmosphere, aiming to prepare students for college and career readiness while fostering personal growth throughout their adolescent years.

The school is particularly notable for its specialized focus on the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. By offering both the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP), City MiddleHigh School provides a globally recognized, inquiry-based curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, international-mindedness, and community service. Because of its selective admissions process and high academic standards, the school serves as a destination for students throughout the Grand Rapids area who are looking for a challenging, college-preparatory experience within a public school setting.

955

Total Students

43.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for City High Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	560
Hispanic	186
Black	76
Asian	59
Two or More	69
American Indian	5

White
560 (58.6%)
Hispanic
186 (19.5%)
Black
76 (8.0%)
Two or More
69 (7.2%)
Asian
59 (6.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)

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)819-2380
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	955
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 7 179

Grade 8 177

Grade 9 177

Grade 10 161

Grade 11 147

Grade 12 114