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#1496 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 47% in state
Wellspring Preparatory High School
High School · Wellspring Preparatory High School · Grand Rapids, MI
A charter high school in Grand Rapids, MI where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1031 PAGE NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wellspring Preparatory High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 10-year record (2012–2021) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wellspring 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$71,692
Median home value
$227,900
Median rent
$1,248/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Wellspring Preparatory High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,303NCES 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.
Wellspring Preparatory High School is listed in Wellspring Preparatory High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wellspring Preparatory High School
Wellspring Preparatory High School is a public high school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Wellspring Preparatory High School, serving approximately 284 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,496 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
What's said publicly about Wellspring Preparatory High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wellspring Preparatory High School
What grades does Wellspring Preparatory High School serve?
Wellspring Preparatory High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wellspring Preparatory High School?
Wellspring Preparatory High School has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellspring Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellspring Preparatory High School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wellspring Preparatory High School rank in MI?
Wellspring Preparatory High School ranks #1,496 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Wellspring Preparatory High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wellspring Preparatory High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Wellspring Preparatory High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wellspring Preparatory High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Is Wellspring Preparatory High School a charter school?
Yes, Wellspring 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 Wellspring Preparatory High School a Title I school?
No, Wellspring Preparatory High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wellspring Preparatory High School?
76.8% of students at Wellspring 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
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.2%
- Phone
- (616) 235-9500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49505)
- 32,224
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 49505; 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, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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