Kenowa Hills High School

3825 HENDERSHOT AVE NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544

876 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kenowa Hills High School, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Kenowa Hills Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and future readiness. With a focus on preparing students for life beyond the classroom, the school offers a diverse curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective pathways, and specialized programs designed to meet the varied interests and talents of its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Kenowa Hills High School fosters a supportive campus culture that encourages student engagement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school’s mission is centered on the concept of "education designed with the student in mind," often leveraging modern instructional strategies and community partnerships to ensure students are equipped with the critical thinking and collaborative skills necessary for success in a global society.

876

Total Students

48.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kenowa Hills High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	640
Hispanic	141
Black	37
Asian	14
Two or More	39
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
640 (73.1%)
Hispanic
141 (16.1%)
Two or More
39 (4.5%)
Black
37 (4.2%)
Asian
14 (1.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Phone:	(616)784-2400
Website:	http://khps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	876
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 9 227

Grade 10 221

Grade 11 183

Grade 12 245