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#26 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 1% in state

Wylie E Groves High School

High School · Birmingham Public Schools · Beverly Hills, MI

A Birmingham Public Schools high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

20500 WEST 13 MILE RD, Beverly Hills, MI 48025

  • Math 70% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 86% proficient (2021)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency86% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency78% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation37.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$21,056
Chronic Absenteeism14.4%

Students at Wylie E Groves High School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency70%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency86%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 78% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
83%
2017
Math
2%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
86%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
86%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
86%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
86%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 74% (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

15.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wylie E Groves 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average542/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beverly Hills), 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

$177,126

Median home value

$514,500

Median rent

$2,397/mo

College educated

75.5%

Homeownership

94.3%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
37.3% 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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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.

Birmingham Public Schools

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#2 of 13
District spending per student
$21,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wylie E Groves High School is listed in Birmingham Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wylie E Groves High School

Wylie E Groves High School is a public high school in Beverly Hills, MI, part of Birmingham Public Schools, serving approximately 1,130 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about Wylie E Groves High School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Wylie E. Groves High School is part of the Birmingham Public Schools (BPS) district in Michigan. The district outlines goals to strengthen academic instruction, increase college and career readiness, and improve learning communities. It also aims to create a system for social and emotional wellness, ensure equitable access to extracurricular resources, and attract diverse staff. Notable alumni achievements include Jherrard Hardeman, a 2015 graduate appointed as assistant conductor for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and Sara Litkowiec, the first female athlete from BPS to sign an athletic scholarship in flag football. The district highlights the rise of esports and ATP earning a 'Classroom of the Year' honor. Additionally, BPS offers childcare options and a tuition-based enrollment program called 'Beyond Borders' for students outside district boundaries.
Sources (1)
  1. www.birmingham.k12.mi.us
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wylie E Groves High School

What grades does Wylie E Groves High School serve?

Wylie E Groves High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Wylie E Groves High School?

Wylie E Groves High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,130 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wylie E Groves High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wylie E Groves High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wylie E Groves High School rank in MI?

Wylie E Groves High School ranks #26 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Wylie E Groves High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wylie E Groves High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Wylie E Groves High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wylie E Groves High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Wylie E Groves High School a charter school?

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

Is Wylie E Groves High School a Title I school?

No, Wylie E Groves High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wylie E Groves High School?

15.1% of students at Wylie E Groves 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
1,130
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oakland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.4%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 48025)
14,755
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
48.6
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 48025; 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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