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Grand River Preparatory High School
High School · Grand River Preparatory High School · Grand Rapids, MI
A charter high school in Grand Rapids, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
650 52nd St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Grand River Preparatory High School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 27% in 2021, across a 7-year record (2015–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2015-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grand River Preparatory 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Rapids), 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
$62,218
Median home value
$149,500
Median rent
$1,129/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49548; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelloggsville Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| 54th Street AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Kelloggsville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Crossroads Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 189 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Grand River Preparatory High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Grand River Preparatory High School is listed in Grand River Preparatory High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand River Preparatory High School
Grand River Preparatory High School is a public high school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand River Preparatory High School, serving approximately 634 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,356 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand River Preparatory High School
What grades does Grand River Preparatory High School serve?
Grand River Preparatory High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Grand River Preparatory High School?
Grand River Preparatory High School has an enrollment of approximately 634 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand River Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand River Preparatory 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 River Preparatory High School rank in MI?
Grand River Preparatory High School ranks #2,356 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Grand River Preparatory High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand River Preparatory High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 River Preparatory High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand River Preparatory High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Is Grand River Preparatory High School a charter school?
Yes, Grand River Preparatory High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Grand River Preparatory High School a Title I school?
No, Grand River Preparatory High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand River Preparatory High School?
76.7% of students at Grand River Preparatory 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
- 634
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (616) 261-1800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49548)
- 35,119
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
Official sources & links
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 49548; 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, 2015-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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