54th Street Academy

www.kvilleps.org

94 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

54th Street Academy is an alternative high school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and is part of the Kelloggsville Public Schools district. The academy is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible, personalized approach to education that helps them earn their high school diploma and prepare for life after graduation.

The school emphasizes a supportive, small-classroom setting that fosters strong relationships between students and staff. By focusing on individualized instruction and credit recovery, 54th Street Academy provides a tailored pathway for students to succeed academically while developing the social and emotional skills necessary for their future success.

Total Students

3.5

Full-Time Teachers

27.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for 54th Street Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	37
Black	38
Two or More	3

Black
38 (40.4%)
Hispanic
37 (39.4%)
White
16 (17.0%)
Two or More
3 (3.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kelloggsville Public Schools
Phone:	(616)531-7433
Website:	http://www.kvilleps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	94
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 10 11

Grade 11 40

Grade 12 43