Forest Area High School vs Jenison Innovation Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 192 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Area High School
Fife Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
156 students
Jenison Innovation Academy
Jenison · Public high · Grades 6–12
159 students
| Measure | Forest Area High School Fife Lake, Michigan | Jenison Innovation Academy Jenison, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #404 of 591 | #100 of 591 |
| National rank | #11987 of 16,910 | #4243 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 156 | 159 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 42% |
| city | Fife Lake | Jenison |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jenison Innovation Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 35.9).
- •Jenison Innovation Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 15%).
- •Jenison Innovation Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 44.5%).
- •Jenison Innovation Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 44.9%).
- •Forest Area High School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.7).
- •Jenison Innovation Academy is the larger school with 159 students compared with 156.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Area High School better than Jenison Innovation Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Jenison Innovation Academy ranks higher (66.2 vs 35.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forest Area High School and Jenison Innovation Academy?
About 192 km in a straight line, between Fife Lake and Jenison in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Area High School: 156. Jenison Innovation Academy: 159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Area High School and Jenison Innovation Academy rank in Michigan?
Forest Area High School is 404th of 591 and Jenison Innovation Academy is 100th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).