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#254 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 8% in state

Grandville High School

High School · Grandville Public Schools · Grandville, MI

A high school in Grandville, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.

4700 CANAL AVE SW, Grandville, MI 49418

  • Math 48% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2021)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency58% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation25.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$14,424
Chronic Absenteeism17%

Students at Grandville High School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency48%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 58% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (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

31%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Grandville 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,799/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grandville), 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

$83,485

Median home value

$296,300

Median rent

$1,218/mo

College educated

39.9%

Homeownership

71.3%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49418; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
25.5% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tri-unity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–120.9 mi388Compare →
Grandville Education CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.6 mi27Compare →
Grandville Calvin Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–121.9 mi706Compare →
Jenison Innovation AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.16–122.6 mi150Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Grandville Public Schools

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#2 of 9
District spending per student
$14,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Grandville High School

Grandville High School is a public high school in Grandville, MI, part of Grandville Public Schools, serving approximately 1,717 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grandville High School

What grades does Grandville High School serve?

Grandville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Grandville High School?

Grandville High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,717 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Grandville High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grandville High School rank in MI?

Grandville High School ranks #254 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Grandville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grandville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Grandville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grandville High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Grandville High School a charter school?

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

Is Grandville High School a Title I school?

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

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

31.0% of students at Grandville 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
1,717
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
103
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.0%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 49418)
30,907
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
37.4
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 49418; 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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