Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights (Ranked Bottom 50%)

2431 Eastern Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Bottom 50%

Serving 230 students in grades 9-12, Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 230 students
Minority Enrollment: 87%
: 30-39%
: ≤20%
: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MI)
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights's student population of 230 students has grown by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights
9	55
10	56
11	78
12	41

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Total Students

230 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights
2023	230
2022	230
2021	232
2020	219
2019	219
2018	247
2017	247
2016	189

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights
2023	4
2022	4
2021	6
2020	4
2019	4
2018	3
2017	3
2016	4

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School Calendar

Last Day of School

Wed. Jun 3, 2026

School Rankings

The of Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MI)

(21-22)

≤20%

34%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2015-2022)
Year	Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights	Michigan	Berrien Springs 51��s
2022	20%	34%	25%
2021	20%	36%	21%
2019	10%	40%	24%
2018	10%	37%	22%
2017	20%	39%	28%
2016	10%	38%	32%
2015	20%	37%	32%

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21-39%

45%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2015-2022)
Year	Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights	Michigan	Berrien Springs 51��s
2022	30%	45%	42%
2021	30%	48%	41%
2019	24%	49%	42%
2018	10%	43%	22%
2017	20%	49%	46%
2016	15%	50%	50%
2015	20%	49%	50%

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≤20%

38%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights	Michigan	Berrien Springs 51��s
2022	20%	38%	34%
2021	20%	23%	15%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2016-2021)
Year	Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights	Michigan	Berrien Springs 51��s
2021	39:1	17:1	24:1
2016	47:1	18:1	22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

42%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights	Michigan	Berrien Springs 51��s
2023	42%	9%	16%
2022	42%	9%	16%
2021	34%	8%	16%
2020	33%	8%	15%
2019	33%	8%	15%
2018	40%	8%	16%
2017	40%	8%	16%
2016	40%	7%	14%

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Black

38%

18%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights	Michigan	Berrien Springs 51��s
2023	38%	18%	16%
2022	38%	18%	18%
2021	37%	18%	20%
2020	40%	18%	18%
2019	40%	18%	18%
2018	38%	18%	18%
2017	38%	18%	18%
2016	41%	18%	19%

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White

13%

63%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights	Michigan	Berrien Springs 51��s
2023	13%	64%	59%
2022	13%	64%	56%
2021	16%	65%	54%
2020	17%	66%	57%
2019	17%	66%	57%
2018	16%	66%	57%
2017	16%	66%	57%
2016	12%	67%	57%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights	Michigan	Berrien Springs 51��s
2023	7%	5%	6%
2022	7%	5%	6%
2021	13%	5%	6%
2020	10%	4%	6%
2019	10%	4%	6%
2018	6%	4%	6%
2017	6%	4%	6%
2016	6%	3%	7%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.66

0.56

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights	Michigan	Berrien Springs 51��s
2023	0.66	0.55	0.60
2022	0.66	0.55	0.63
2021	0.71	0.54	0.64
2020	0.70	0.53	0.62
2019	0.70	0.53	0.62
2018	0.67	0.53	0.61
2017	0.67	0.53	0.61
2016	0.66	0.52	0.62

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(21-22)

30-39%

81%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2016-2022)
Year	Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights	Michigan	Berrien Springs 51��s
2022	34%	81%	38%
2021	37%	84%	38%
2020	24%	86%	38%
2019	34%	85%	36%
2018	34%	85%	32%
2017	12%	85%	28%
2016	20%	85%	31%

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

83%

50%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights	Michigan	Berrien Springs 51��s
2023	83%	49%	67%
2022	83%	47%	64%
2021	78%	46%	61%
2020	74%	45%	60%
2019	74%	45%	60%
2018	57%	40%	51%
2017	57%	40%	51%
2016	66%	40%	53%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights	Michigan	Berrien Springs 51��s
2023	2%	4%	4%
2022	2%	4%	3%
2021	3%	4%	4%
2020	4%	5%	7%
2019	4%	5%	7%
2018	1%	6%	5%
2017	1%	6%	5%
2016	3%	6%	5%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Berrien Springs 51��s

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).

What is the graduation rate of Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights?

The graduation rate of Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights is 30-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.

How many students attend Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights?

230 students attend Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

42% of Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.

What grades does Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights offer ?

Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).

What school district is Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights part of?

Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights is part of Berrien Springs 51��s.

In what neighborhood is Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights located?

Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights is located in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Garfield Park.