City High Middle School

1720 Plainfield Avenue Northeast

School District

Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grade

7-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:23
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on February 04, 2024

They care about your grades rather than your mental health. I was in the worst place of my life, I failed on a test, and I explained this to my teacher, that I had too much homework every day and that I have a disability to concentrate, and after all of that, she just simply said, “Well, welcome to city.” No retakes, help in the future, nothing. And that’s one of my teachers. Save yourself your mental health, and don’t go to this school. This was made February 4, 2023, sophomore. Two years at city.
Submitted by parent on May 07, 2015

City is an excellent school for those students who want to be challenged. The curriculum is for students who are excelling. The students at City are some of the finest students. A very diverse school and no one gets bullied for being different. The teachers go above and beyond to help students. Lots of after school help for those that need it. Is it a hard school for students, yes.
Submitted by other on November 04, 2013

I rate this school a 5 because I go there but also the have a great acidemic program where kids learn its amazing and where number 2 in the state
Submitted by other on October 24, 2013

I am a current student at City, and I kind of liked it last year, but this year they just changed our schedule, and I feel like the homework load has doubled. We're getting assigned lots of projects due at the same time and not enough time to do them. I feel like my classes are mainly uninspiring, though they are more challenging than they would be at a normal school. I do, however, recommend the theater program-the directors that run the City musicals are amazing, and we always put on great shows that are fun for everyone to be in.
Submitted by other on September 23, 2013

Its probably the best and most safe school in Grand Rapids.. This school does a good job of controlling the behavior in the hallways and during class.
Submitted by parent on September 05, 2013

I love the IB curriculum at this school, the sense of community, and the many opportunities for extra curricular activities. Students are given a lot of freedom through project work, but there is also quite a bit of traditional instruction. There is a focus on creating strong thinkers and autonomous learners that really contributes to the development of community at the school. Extra-curricular activities include drama, forensics, science club, advanced choir, middle school sports and more.