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Grand River Preparatory High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 634 students in Grand River Preparatory High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Grand River Preparatory High School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,506 Schools
# Students
634 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Grand River Preparatory High School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#351 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
46%
9%
% Black
23%
18%
% White
20%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,576 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,432 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,576
$18,512
Spending / Student
$9,432
$17,694
Best Grand River Preparatory High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand River Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-1800
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grand River Preparatory High School District?
Grand River Preparatory High School District manages 1 public schools serving 634 students.
What is the rank of Grand River Preparatory High School District?
Grand River Preparatory High School District is ranked #372 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand River Preparatory High School District?
46% of Grand River Preparatory High School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand River Preparatory High School District?
Grand River Preparatory High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Grand River Preparatory High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,432 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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