Grand Rapids Learning Center

(616)819-2010

39 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Grand Rapids Learning Center, located at 415 Fulton St E in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serves as a specialized educational facility focused on providing personalized academic support and skill development for students. Situated in the heart of the city, the center is designed to offer a flexible learning environment that caters to a diverse range of student needs, often emphasizing credit recovery, individualized instruction, and paths toward high school completion.

The institution functions as a community-centered resource, prioritizing a supportive atmosphere that helps students overcome traditional academic barriers. By utilizing targeted teaching strategies and fostering a more intimate classroom setting than many conventional schools, the Grand Rapids Learning Center aims to empower students to reach their graduation goals, build confidence, and prepare for post-secondary success in a modern, professional environment.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grand Rapids Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	15
Black	12
Asian	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
15 (38.5%)
Black
12 (30.8%)
White
10 (25.6%)
Asian
1 (2.6%)
American Indian
1 (2.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grand Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(616)819-2010
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	39
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 11 7

Grade 12 32