Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center vs Innovation Central High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
287 students
Innovation Central High
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
386 students
| Measure | Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center Grand Rapids, Michigan | Innovation Central High Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #572 of 1,581 | #533 of 591 |
| National rank | #21247 of 50,301 | #15818 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 287 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 7.5% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 16.7).
- •Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 83.2%).
- •Innovation Central High does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.9).
- •Innovation Central High is the larger school with 386 students compared with 287.
- •Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is a charter school while Innovation Central High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center better than Innovation Central High?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center ranks higher (55.6 vs 16.7 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 Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center and Innovation Central High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center: 287. Innovation Central High: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center and Innovation Central High rank in Michigan?
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is 572nd of 1,581 and Innovation Central High is 533rd of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).