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Welcome to Innovation Central High School (9-12)

Welcome to Innovation Central High School (ICHS). My name is Derrick P. Martin, and I am the Principal of Innovation Central High School. At ICHS, we have a proud tradition of excellence, as the oldest continuously operating high school in Michigan. Here at ICHS, we Lead by example, Inspire others, Focus on academics, and Excel in character. Our mission is to help scholars build a L.I.F.E. beyond graduation. We offer scholars multiple paths to creating a life beyond graduation through our five distinct career-focused academies, college & career preparation programs, dual college enrollment, AP courses, and hands-on experience in industry. We achieve this through our more than 50 public & private partnerships.   

Please browse the website or call our school for more information.

Derrick MartinPrincipal
Derrick Martin

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Innovation Central High School

421 Fountain St. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-819-2310
Derrick Martin
Principal
Harold Wiggins
Assistant Principal
Natasa Karic
Dean of Scholars
Matthew Beresford
Executive Director PK-12 Instructional Leadership (Northeast)

Lead Teachers

Michelle Alber
Academy of Business, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship
Elisabeth Giem
Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Kathy Hodder
Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Lisa Orban Cowley
Academy of Health Sciences and Technology
Joseph Reed
Academy of Design and Construction

School Hours

Breakfast 7:10 a.m.
Start Time 7:40 a.m.
Dismissal 2:23 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 10:25 a.m. 

Innovation Central proudly offers five distinctive academy programs that are designed to prepare scholars for life after high school. Our scholars graduate prepared to go to college or enter the workforce immediately. 

If you are interested in pursuing a 4 year college degree, or considering a 2 year study at a community college or getting certified and going directly into the workforce, then Innovation Central is the high school for you! We offer 5 distinct academies that serve as our Centers of Innovations that provide unique learning opportunities and career experiences allowing you to compete among the best. At ICHS, we encourage scholars to live L.I.F.E. where they LEAD themselves, INSPIRE others, FOCUS on success and EXCEL in character. One of our biggest goals is to bridge together the school, our families and our surrounding communities so that we continue to thrive toward graduation and on to the workforce and beyond.
 

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Academy of Business, Leadership, & Entrepreneurship

Scholars engage their interest in business by taking courses in business, entrepreneurship, marketing, management, multimedia, business law, and accounting. Scholars explore business through managing and running our school store, local, state, and national competitions, and applying for business start-up investments. The academy is further enriched with the active involvement of professionals in industry and partnerships with businesses, community organizations, and colleges & universities.


Academy of Design & Construction

Scholars engage their interest in design and construction by taking courses in architecture, engineering, design, and construction. Scholars explore design &construction through hands-on experiences in our workshop, Habitat for Humanity, designing & building homes and furniture, and using state-of-the-art design software. The academy is further enriched with active involvement of professionals in the industry and partnerships with businesses, institutions, and universities.


Academy of Health Sciences & Technology

Scholars engage their interest in the fields of health science and technology by taking career-focused courses in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, EMT, and pharmacology. Scholars explore health sciences and technology through hands-on experiences and partnerships with Corewell Health, Life EMS, colleges, and universities. These opportunities can lead to professional certification, giving scholars a head start on rewarding careers in the fastest-growing industry in West Michigan.


Academy of Teaching, Learning & Social Justice

Scholars engage their interest in teaching, learning, & social justice by taking courses in teaching pedagogy, learning theories and practices, and social justice history and theories. Scholars explore teaching, learning, and social justice through hands-on experiences teaching in classrooms, and developing social justice initiatives. This is accomplished through partnerships with local schools, colleges &universities, and community & social justice organizations.

Innovation Central High School Photo Tour


  • 14 Jan
    • FAFSA Workshop at Southwest Middle High
      Date: Jan 14
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Southwest Middle High School - Academia Bilingue, 327 Rumsey St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
      Translation services available in Spanish.
  • 16 Jan
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  • 22 Jan
    • FAFSA Workshop - Union High School (Union scholars only)
      Date: Jan 22
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Union High School, 1800 Tremont Blvd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
      Translation services available in Spanish, Kinyarwanda and Swahili.
  • 23 Jan
    • FAFSA Workshop - Innovation Central High School
      Date: Jan 23
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Innovation Central High School - Grand Rapids Public Schools, 421 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 4
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
      Translation services available in Spanish & Kinyarwanda.
  • 29 Jan
    • GRPS School Choice Expo 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
      GRPS School Choice Expo
      Date: Jan 29
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
      Location: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  • 30 Jan
    • FAFSA Workshop - Grand Rapids Public Museum High School
      Date: Jan 30
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Grand Rapids Public Schools Museum High School, 54 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
      Translation services available in Spanish.
  • 4 Feb
    • FAFSA Workshop - CA Frost Middle High School
      Date: Feb 4
      Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: CA Frost Science Academy High School, 1417 Covell Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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