Northern Hills Middle School

3775 LEONARD ST NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525

www.fhps.net

515 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Northern Hills Middle School is a public school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving as part of the Forest Hills Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in grades 7 and 8. It emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing core curriculum subjects with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, designed to help students transition successfully from middle school to high school.

The school is known for its commitment to student development, prioritizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being. By utilizing the resources and academic standards of the larger Forest Hills district, Northern Hills provides students with access to modern technology, dedicated faculty, and a community-focused atmosphere. Through its website, the school maintains strong communication with families, providing information on academic expectations, district initiatives, and campus events to ensure a collaborative partnership between home and school.

515

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northern Hills Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	345
Hispanic	52
Black	33
Asian	51
Two or More	34

White
345 (67.0%)
Hispanic
52 (10.1%)
Asian
51 (9.9%)
Two or More
34 (6.6%)
Black
33 (6.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Forest Hills Public Schools
Phone:	(616)493-8650
Website:	http://www.fhps.net
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
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 7 258

Grade 8 257