Empower U
VirtualSpecial Education School · Grand Rapids, MI
Empower U is a special education school school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving grades 06–12 with 188 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 4.9:1.
Level
High
Grades
06 – 12
Enrollment
188
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Student–Teacher Ratio
4.9:1
Status
Open
Lunch Program Participation
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 106 | 56% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 19% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 28 | 15% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 5% |
| Asian | 8 | 4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 188 | 124M / 64F |
Programs & Discipline
AP Courses
None offered
Gifted & Talented
None offered
SAT/ACT Takers
0
students tested · SY 2021–22
Out-of-School Suspensions
0
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 188 | 100% |
Contact & Location
225 Mayfield Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616)410-4860
Other Schools in District
- Kent Education CenterOakleigh Elementary
- Kent Career Tech Center High
- Kent Education CenterBeltline High
- MySchoolKent High
- Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing Other
- Lincoln Developmental Center Other
- Lincoln School Other
- Pine Grove Learning Center Other
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 49503) → CensusDepth.com
- Michigan population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Michigan teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
268062008363
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD