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#1181 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 37% in state
Grass Lake High School
High School · Grass Lake Community Schools · Grass Lake, MI
A Grass Lake Community Schools high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11500 WARRIOR TRL, Grass Lake, MI 49240
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Grass Lake High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Grass Lake 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,307
Median home value
$272,300
Median rent
$1,178/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
93.7%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Grass Lake Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,295NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grass Lake High School is listed in Grass Lake Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grass Lake High School
Grass Lake High School is a public high school in Grass Lake, MI, part of Grass Lake Community Schools, serving approximately 392 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,181 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grass Lake High School
What grades does Grass Lake High School serve?
Grass Lake High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Grass Lake High School?
Grass Lake High School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grass Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grass Lake High School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grass Lake High School rank in MI?
Grass Lake High School ranks #1,181 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Grass Lake High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grass Lake High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Grass Lake High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grass Lake High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Grass Lake High School a charter school?
No, Grass Lake High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grass Lake High School a Title I school?
No, Grass Lake High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grass Lake High School?
30.9% of students at Grass Lake 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
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (517) 867-5570
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49240)
- 9,206
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 49240; 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
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