Highlands School

4645 CHANDY DR NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525

445 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Highlands School is a public elementary school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving as part of the Northview Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment for its students, emphasizing academic growth alongside social and emotional development. As a cornerstone of the local community, Highlands focuses on preparing young learners for success through a curriculum that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

The school operates under the Northview Public Schools' mission to provide high-quality instruction while maintaining a strong partnership with parents and the surrounding community. By utilizing modern educational practices and maintaining an active campus environment, Highlands School aims to create a welcoming space where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best. For families interested in enrollment, school policies, or district-wide initiatives, the school’s official website at [nvps.net](http://nvps.net) serves as a primary hub for academic calendars, staff information, and resources.

445

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highlands School
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	46
Black	36
Asian	5
Two or More	50

White
308 (69.2%)
Two or More
50 (11.2%)
Hispanic
46 (10.3%)
Black
36 (8.1%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)

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:	Northview Public Schools
Phone:	(616)361-3440
Website:	http://nvps.net
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 5 225

Grade 6 220