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Jenison Public Schools

Michigan · Public School District
11
Schools
5,176
Students
$19,372
Per-Pupil Spend
+35% nat'l
28.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-24pp vs nat'l
94.1%
Graduation Rate
+7.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Jenison Public Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 5,176 students across 11 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,372 is above average for a US public school district. 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bauerwood SchoolKG–06488
Bursley SchoolKG–06411
El Puente Spanish ImmersionKG–06380
Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood CenterPK–KG181
JIA ElementaryKG–0556
Pinewood SchoolKG–06344
Rosewood SchoolKG–06505
Sandy Hill SchoolKG–06424
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Jenison Junior High School07–08752
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Jenison High School08–121,495
Jenison International Academy06–12140
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,372+35% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
29%
State
60.6%
Local (property tax)
28.9%
Federal
10.4%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
5,176
Students
28%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.1%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.1% graduation rate — 7.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,372 per pupil — 35% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jenison Public Schools?
Jenison Public Schools has 11 public schools, serving a total of 5,176 students.
What is the graduation rate for Jenison Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 94.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Jenison Public Schools spend per student?
Jenison Public Schools spends $19,372 per pupil — 35% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Jenison Public Schools?
28% of students in Jenison Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Jenison Public Schools?
No, Jenison Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Jenison Public Schools serve?
Jenison Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Jenison Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Jenison Public Schools is 53/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.