The Potter's House
School Notes Overview:
The Potter's House provides a Christ-centered education to children of all ethnic heritages and income levels, equipping them to serve God and society to their highest potential....
School Overview:
The Potter's House |
||
| School Membership(s) |
Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) National Coalition of Girls' Schools Christian Schools International (CSI) |
|
| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1981 | |
| County | Kent County, MI | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 484 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MI) School Avg. |
|
| % Students of Color | 56% | 15% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 34 students | ||
| Kind - 36 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 36 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 36 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 36 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 37 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 34 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 37 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 33 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 32 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 33 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 33 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 35 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 32 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 60% | |
| Average Class Size | 24 | |
| Number of AP Courses | 7 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (Collared, solid-color shirt and black, khaki, or navy pants/skirt) |
|
This School |
(MI) School Avg. |
|
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies per grade scholarships are based on a percentage of parental/guardian income. | |
| % on Financial Aid | 95% | |
| Head of School | John Booy | |
| Admissions Director | Cheri Beals | |
School Notes:
- The Potter's House provides a Christ-centered education to children of all ethnic heritages and income levels, equipping them to serve God and society to their highest potential.
- Profile last updated: 07/13/2009
In the News:
- Promise Keepers motivational speaker Reggie Dabbs visits Kent County schools (The Grand Rapids Press)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 10:25:46 am
Reggie Dabbs will visit Godfrey Lee, Kentwood, Kelloggsville, The Potter's House, Tri-Unity Christian and Wyoming schools. - Motivational speaker to discuss gangs at area schools (The Grand Rapids Press)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 10:25:49 pm
Reggie Dabbs will be visit some Godfrey Lee, Kelloggsville, Kentwood, The Potter's House and Wyoming schools. - Faith in Brief: 10/10/2009 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
posted on October 10, 2009 at 07:58:24 pm
Traverse City -- First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, will host guest preacher Michael Wittmer at all worship services this weekend. Wittmer is professor of systematic theology at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. - Faith Calendar: 10/03/2009 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
posted on October 3, 2009 at 02:12:13 am
Religion Calendar is published weekly by the Traverse City Record-Eagle. Information may be mailed to Record-Eagle, 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684; fax to 946-8632; e-mail features@record-eagle.com. Items should be sent at least two weeks in advance. All entries are subject to editing and are published on a space-available basis. - Faith Calendar: 09/26/2009 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
posted on September 26, 2009 at 02:38:42 am
Religion Calendar is published weekly by the Traverse City Record-Eagle. Information may be mailed to Record-Eagle, 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684; fax to 946-8632; e-mail features@record-eagle.com. Items should be sent at least two weeks in advance. All entries are subject to editing and are published on a space-available basis.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (49509) | School Zip (49509) |
(MI) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 59,089 people | 9,937,974 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 24% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 31 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $42,138 | $46,742 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.2 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 43 years old | 46 years old |
 View housing listings in 49509 |
||
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (49509) 
|
|
|
| % Owning / % Renting | 65% / 35% | 71% / 29% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Calvin Christian School Association - 782 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
- Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy - 156 students - 3.9 mi. away - view location
- Tri-unity Christian School Pk-12 - 398 students - 3.9 mi. away - view location
- Calvin Christian Schools - 907 students - 4.0 mi. away - view location
- Lake Michigan Academy - 27 students - 4.1 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Grand Rapids, Kent County, Zip 49509
Tip: Zoom in/out using the slider below. View aerial photos using the Satellite or Hybrid buttons.
- Co-ed school
- Boys school
- Girls schoolNote: Data has been gathered from schools, government and commercial data sources.
Quick Links:
- Request:
Info / application from The Potter's House
-
Go:
Add to My Saved Schools
-
View website:
Visit school website
- Find housing: View housing listings in 49509
- Reconnect:
Find your graduating class! - Tools: Search schools by zip, Compare schools side-by-side
- More schools: Boarding schools & military schools
- Return to: Kent County private schools, Michigan private schools, Home
- Get help: Find an educational consultant & get expert advice
Featured Partners:
