Innovation Central High vs NexTech High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Innovation Central High
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
386 students
NexTech High School
Grand Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
144 students
| Measure | Innovation Central High Grand Rapids, Michigan | NexTech High School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #533 of 591 | #543 of 591 |
| National rank | #15818 of 16,910 | #16026 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 386 | 144 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.2% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 5% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Innovation Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.7 vs 15.2).
- •Innovation Central High does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 5%).
- •NexTech High School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 22%).
- •Innovation Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.2% vs 84.7%).
- •Innovation Central High does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.0).
- •Innovation Central High is the larger school with 386 students compared with 144.
- •Innovation Central High is a public school while NexTech High School is a charter 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 Innovation Central High better than NexTech High School?
On the Success Index (US), Innovation Central High ranks higher (16.7 vs 15.2 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 Innovation Central High and NexTech High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Innovation Central High: 386. NexTech High School: 144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Innovation Central High and NexTech High School rank in Michigan?
Innovation Central High is 533rd of 591 and NexTech High School is 543rd of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).