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#162 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 5% in state

Grosse Pointe North High School

High School · Grosse Pointe Public Schools · Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

A high school in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.

707 VERNIER RD, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

  • Math 45% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 73% proficient (2021)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency59% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation35.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$19,020
Chronic Absenteeism32.2%

Students at Grosse Pointe North High School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency73%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 59% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
83%
2017
Math
2%
ELA
2%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
73%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 68% (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

28.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Grosse Pointe North 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. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,583/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grosse Pointe Woods), 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

$130,776

Median home value

$353,000

Median rent

$1,588/mo

College educated

67.5%

Homeownership

91.3%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
35.6% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics29sports offered
12 boys'·17 girls'·43 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
South Lake High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.99–122.1 mi474Compare →
Harper AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.17–122.4 mi89Compare →
Harper Woods High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–122.4 mi878Compare →
Chandler Park Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.79–122.7 mi703Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Grosse Pointe Public Schools

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#4 of 12
District spending per student
$19,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Grosse Pointe North High School

Grosse Pointe North High School is a public high school in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, part of Grosse Pointe Public Schools, serving approximately 1,007 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #162 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grosse Pointe North High School

What grades does Grosse Pointe North High School serve?

Grosse Pointe North High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Grosse Pointe North High School?

Grosse Pointe North High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,007 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grosse Pointe North High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Grosse Pointe North High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grosse Pointe North High School rank in MI?

Grosse Pointe North High School ranks #162 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Grosse Pointe North High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grosse Pointe North High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Grosse Pointe North High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grosse Pointe North High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Grosse Pointe North High School a charter school?

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

Is Grosse Pointe North High School a Title I school?

No, Grosse Pointe North High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grosse Pointe North High School?

28.5% of students at Grosse Pointe North 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
1,007
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.2%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 48236)
31,383
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
44.1
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 48236; 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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