Empower U
Empower U is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. Administered by Kent ISD, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 188 enrolled students across grades 06 through 12.
Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 38.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 4.9:1, which is lower than the typical national public school average. Approximately 41.5% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 77 students qualified for free lunch and 1 for reduced-price dining.
Located at 225 MAYFIELD AVE NE in GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503, Empower U serves families zoned within the Kent ISD attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 106 |
| Hispanic | 28 |
| Black | 36 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More | 9 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White106 (56.4%)
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Black36 (19.1%)
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Hispanic28 (14.9%)
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Two or More9 (4.8%)
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Asian8 (4.3%)
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American Indian1 (0.5%)
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Special Education School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Kent ISD |
| Phone: | (616)410-4860 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 188 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 38.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 4.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 77 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Ungraded | 188 |
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 64 | 34% |
| Male | 124 | 66% |