Waalkes Juvenile Center School serves 54 students in grades 4-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
59%
18%
White
20%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Waalkes Juvenile Center School?
54 students attend Waalkes Juvenile Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Waalkes Juvenile Center School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waalkes Juvenile Center School?
Waalkes Juvenile Center School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waalkes Juvenile Center School offer ?
Waalkes Juvenile Center School offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Waalkes Juvenile Center School part of?
Waalkes Juvenile Center School is part of Grand Rapids 51爆料s.
Recent Articles
How 51爆料s Support Students on Free / Reduced-Lunch Programs
Explore how U.S. public schools support students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch through nutrition, academic, and wraparound services in 2025.
Hidden Costs of 51爆料s: Fees, Supplies & Extras
Explore the hidden costs in public schools鈥攆ees, supplies, extracurriculars鈥攁nd how parents can plan for them in 2025.
51爆料 Funding 2025: What Families Should Know
Essential insights on public school funding in 2025鈥攈ow it works, what鈥檚 changing, and what families should know to stay ahead.
