NorthPointe Christian Schools

NorthPointe Christian Schools is a private Christian school located on the North East side of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

NorthPointe Christian Schools
Address
3101 Leonard Street NE

Grand Rapids
,
Michigan
49525

United States
Coordinates42°59′2″N 85°35′38″W
Information
School typePrivate Christian
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
Established1972
FounderGeorge Berends
SuperintendentTodd Tolsma
High school principalTom Molenkamp
Middle school principalMegan Wilink
Elementary school principalEmily Vandenburg
Teaching staff43.8 (on a FTE basis)
GradesPreK-12th
Enrollment1,040, including 123 preschoolers (2021-2022)
Student to teacher ratio15.3
Color(s)Royal blue, yellow, white, gold
   
Athletics conferenceOttawa-Kent Conference
NicknameMustangs
Websitewww.npchristian.org
[1][2]

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 671 students enrolled in grades K-12 for 2015-2016 was as follows:

  • Native American/Alaskan - 0%
  • Asian/Pacific islanders - 6.9%
  • Black - 3.9%
  • Hispanic - 3.1%
  • White - 86.1%
  • Multiracial - 0%

Note that the NCES does not track demographic data for preschoolers.[1]

Athletics

NorthPointe Christian Mustangs are a member of the Ottawa-Kent Conference. The school colors are royal blue, white and gold. The following MHSAA sanctioned sports are offered:[2]

  • Baseball (boys)
  • Basketball (girls and boys)
  • Bowling (girls and boys)
  • Competitive cheer (girls)
  • Cross country (girls and boys)
    • Girls state champions - 2006, 2007[3]
  • Football (boys)
  • Golf (girls and boys)
  • Soccer (girls and boys)
  • Softball (girls)
  • Swim and dive (girls)
  • Tennis (girls and boys)
    • Boys state champions - 2006[5]
  • Track and field (girls and boys)
  • Volleyball (girls)
  • Wrestling (boys)

Notable alumni and staff
  • Chad Curtis, professional baseball player; former athletic director and weight training instructor at the school
  • Katie Feenstra, WNBA basketball player and head women's basketball coach at Cornerstone University
  • Kevin Max, member of Christian band DC Talk.
  • Tim Swore Head Football Coach 2008 to 2019. Former sportscaster at numerous stations across the country, including markets in Detroit, Cincinnati,South Bend, Grand Rapids Michigan and Cedar Rapids Iowa. member of the Detroit Red Wings broadcast team 1996 to 2000.
  • Kenny Willekes - • MSU’S ALL-TIME LEADER IN TACKLES FOR LOSS (51)

• 2019 BURLSWORTH TROPHY WINNER • TWO-TIME FIRST-TEAM ALL-BIG TEN (2018, 2019) • TWO-TIME TEAM MVP (2018, 2019) • 2018 FIRST-TEAM ALL-AMERICAN (THE ATHLETIC) • TWO-TIME WALTER CAMP ALL-AMERICAN (SECOND TEAM IN 2018, 2019) • 2018 BIG TEN DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEAR Selected in the seventh round (No. 225 overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft by Minnesota . Currently on the roster at Minnesota Vikings.

https://msuspartans.com/sports/football/roster/kenny-willekes/9641

References
  1. "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for North Pointe Christian Schools". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  2. "MHSAA > Schools". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  3. "Team Champions - Girls Cross Country - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  4. "Boys Golf Team Champions 1925-2021".
  5. "Team Champions - Boys Tennis - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
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