Grand Haven Area Public Schools School District
School District · Grand Haven, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,352
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,352
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Evaluating Grand Haven Area Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Grand Haven Area Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lake Hills Elementary School
Spring Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rosy Mound School
Grand Haven · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Robinson School
Grand Haven · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#49 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,352
+$1,769 vs Michigan median
District size
5,306 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Grand Haven Area Public Schools ranks #49 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Grand Haven Area Public Schools's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lake Hills Elementary School (8.7/10), Rosy Mound School (8.6/10), and Robinson School (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 47% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Grand Haven Area Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Hills Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Rosy Mound School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Robinson School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Lakeshore Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Peach Plains School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | White Pines Intermediate School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Griffin Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Mary a White School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Ferry School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Grand Haven Cyber School | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Grand Haven Area Public Schools is a Grand Haven, Michigan school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 5,306 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. The district invests $16,352 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Grand Haven Area Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lake Hills Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Grand Haven Area Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 57.3% and ELA proficiency of 69.9%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Grand Haven Area Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Grand Haven Area Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Grand Haven Area Public Schools
13 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Grand Haven
- Total Enrollment
- 5,306
- Teachers (FTE)
- 339
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Grand Haven Area Public Schools?
Grand Haven Area Public Schools has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Grand Haven Area Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Grand Haven Area Public Schools is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Grand Haven Area Public Schools?
Grand Haven Area Public Schools spends $16,352 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Grand Haven Area Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Grand Haven Area Public Schools is 15.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Grand Haven Area Public Schools?
Lake Hills Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Grand Haven Area Public Schools with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Grand Haven Area Public Schools?
Across schools in Grand Haven Area Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Grand Haven Area Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Grand Haven Area Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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