Creston High School serves 578 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
578 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
65%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
62%
18%
White
17%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)80-84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Creston High School?
The graduation rate of Creston High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Creston High School?
578 students attend Creston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Creston High School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Creston High School?
Creston High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Creston High School offer ?
Creston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Creston High School part of?
Creston High School is part of Grand Rapids 51±¬ÁÏs.
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