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#1102 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 35% in state

Grand Ledge High School

High School · Grand Ledge Public Schools · Grand Ledge, MI

A high school in Grand Ledge, MI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

820 SPRING ST, Grand Ledge, MI 48837

  • Math 34% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 63% proficient (2021)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency49% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation15.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.5:1
District spending per student$13,482
Chronic Absenteeism26.1%

Students at Grand Ledge High School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency34%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency63%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 49% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
26%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Grand Ledge High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated707/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Ledge), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$93,161

Median home value

$239,300

Median rent

$1,034/mo

College educated

39%

Homeownership

81.9%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
15.9% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·36 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Relevant Academy of Eaton CountyCharter · enrollment unverified4.39–120.3 mi89Compare →
Eaton County Youth FacilityEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated3–12Not available26Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Grand Ledge Public Schools

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#2 of 7
District spending per student
$13,482NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grand Ledge High School is listed in Grand Ledge Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grand Ledge High School

Grand Ledge High School is a public high school in Grand Ledge, MI, part of Grand Ledge Public Schools, serving approximately 1,683 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,102 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grand Ledge High School

What grades does Grand Ledge High School serve?

Grand Ledge High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Grand Ledge High School?

Grand Ledge High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,683 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Ledge High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Grand Ledge High School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grand Ledge High School rank in MI?

Grand Ledge High School ranks #1,102 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Grand Ledge High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grand Ledge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Grand Ledge High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Ledge High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Grand Ledge High School a charter school?

No, Grand Ledge High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grand Ledge High School a Title I school?

No, Grand Ledge High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Ledge High School?

29.7% of students at Grand Ledge High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,683
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
82
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Eaton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.1%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 48837)
19,822
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
42.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48837; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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