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.
Principal
Derrick Martin

Innovation Central High School
Lead Teachers
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.
School Transparency
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.
Meet Our Principal
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.
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14 Mar
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17 Mar
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No School | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Mar 17Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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18 Mar
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20 Mar
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FAFSA Workshop - Ottawa Hills High School (Ottawa Hills scholars only) 12:30 PM to 2:30 PMFAFSA Workshop - Ottawa Hills High School (Ottawa Hills scholars only)Date: Mar 20Time: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PMLocation: Ottawa Hills High School, 2055 Rosewood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Spring BreakDate: Apr 4 - Apr 11Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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CA Frost Middle High School Graduation Ceremony 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMCA Frost Middle High School Graduation CeremonyDate: May 19Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Union High School Graduation Ceremony 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMUnion High School Graduation CeremonyDate: May 19Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Grand Rapids Board of Education Trustee Arick Davis has been honored with the West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology (WMCAT) Award for Inspiration.

Scholars from Southwest Middle High School and Union High School took part in a march to honor what would have been the 98th birthday of labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar E. Chavez.

GRPS Family and Community Engagement (F.A.C.E.) is here to build a cooperative link between home, school, and the community.