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#451 of 462 private schools in MI

Griggs International Academy

School · Berrien Springs, MI

A private school in Berrien Springs, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

8903 US HIGHWAY 31, Berrien Springs, MI 49104

  • 92.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MI.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
D1.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio92.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-1.8 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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Diversity Index47%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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Enrollment912
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MI

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Griggs International Academy 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average378/100K

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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)

College educated

100%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White70.4%
Hispanic16.3%
Asian7.8%
Two or More3.3%
Pacific Islander1.6%
Black0.4%
Native American0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Blossomland Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–120.8 mi138Compare →
Berrien Springs Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.8K–121.1 mi144Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Griggs International Academy is listed in Berrien Springs, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Griggs International Academy

Griggs International Academy is a private school in Berrien Springs, MI, serving approximately 912 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 92.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #451 of 462 private schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Griggs International Academy

What grades does Griggs International Academy serve?

Griggs International Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Griggs International Academy?

Griggs International Academy has an enrollment of approximately 912 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Griggs International Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Griggs International Academy is 92.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Griggs International Academy rank in MI?

Griggs International Academy ranks #451 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is Griggs International Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Griggs International Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Griggs International Academy a private school?

Yes, Griggs International Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Griggs International Academy a religious school?

Griggs International Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
912
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
92.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Berrien County
Area population (ZIP 49104)
410
Area median age
19.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 49104; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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