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Central High School — School Calendar 2026-27
High|GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan|Forest Hills Public Schools
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
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Upcoming Events
Sep
21
Mon
2-Hour Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide
Building-Level Learning
Oct
15
Thu
2-Hour Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide
Building-Level Learning
Oct
16
Fri
Staff Professional LearningStaff DayDistrict-wide
No School for Students
Oct
19
Mon
Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide
No School for Students
Nov
9
Mon
2-Hour Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide
Building-Level Learning
Nov
25
Wed
Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide
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School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,033
Student:Teacher
19.5:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Forest Hills Public SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
12.5%
Phone
(616)493-8700School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
84%
98th percentile in MI
Math Proficiency
68%
96th percentile in MI
Graduation Rate
98%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.4%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
21 courses offered
437 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
10 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
266 test takers
Athletics
37 sports, 64 teams
999 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.7:1
Worse than average in MITechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
661
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
50.61
100% fully certified
Counselors
3.5999999
Psychologists
0.69999999
Social Workers
1
Nurses
0.050000001
School Resource Officers
0.16
Security Staff
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,504
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$9,102
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$18,552
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 4%State 53%Local 43%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$344,543
+4.8% 1yr+40.7% 5yr
Grand Rapids, MI metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
18.1%
Below 150% poverty line
4.5%
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Uninsured residents
7.9%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
932
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
867
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
84%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
255 (29%)
Speech/Language Impairment
250 (29%)
Autism
96 (11%)
Other Health Impairment
95 (11%)
Emotional Disturbance
82 (9%)
Intellectual Disability
50 (6%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
999
Current enrollment
Declining(-16% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Sep 21, 2026
2-Hour Early Release
Building-Level Learning
half_dayThu, Oct 15, 2026
2-Hour Early Release
Building-Level Learning
half_dayFri, Oct 16, 2026
Staff Professional Learning
No School for Students
Staff DayFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Forest Hills Public Schools. Central High School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Labor Day WeekendDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | 2-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Building-Level Learning |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 2-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Building-Level Learning |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | Staff Professional LearningDistrict-wide No School for Students |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Fall BreakDistrict-wide No School for Students |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | 2-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Building-Level Learning |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide No School for Students |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | 1/2 Day of School (Exams)District-wide Students attend in a.m./exams |
| Sat, Dec 19, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School for Students |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 2-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Building-Level Learning |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide No School for Students |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | 2-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Building-Level Learning |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Mid-Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School for Students |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | Staff Professional LearningDistrict-wide No School for Students |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | 2-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Building-Level Learning |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 | Spring BreakDistrict-wide No School for Students |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | 2-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Building-Level Learning |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | Staff Professional LearningDistrict-wide No School for Students |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial DayDistrict-wide No School for Students |
| Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | 1/2 Day of School (Exams)District-wide Students attend in a.m./exams |
| Wed, Jun 9, 2027 | Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide 1/2 day |
Showing 21 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Central High School
Central High School currently enrolls 1,033 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MI.
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