For the 2024-25 school year, there are 59 public high schools serving 20,030 students in Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Grand Rapids, MI are West Michigan Aviation Academy, East Grand Rapids High School and City Middlehigh. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Rapids, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Grand Rapids have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Grand Rapids, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Grand Rapids, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Michigan Aviation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5363 44th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 446-8886
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 446-8886
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: #22.
East Grand Rapids High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2211 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7555
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7555
Grades: 9-12
| 914 students
Rank: #33.
City Middlehigh
(Math: 66% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grades: 7-12
| 908 students
Rank: #44.
Northern High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3801 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8600
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,134 students
Rank: #55.
Central High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5901 Hall St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8700
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,053 students
Rank: #66.
Excel Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4201 Breton Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Grades: K-12
| 784 students
Rank: #77.
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2010
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #88.
Ottawa High Transition
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2055 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2900
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #99.
Northview Next Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5365 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-7396
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-7396
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
54th Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
173 54th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Godwin Heights Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3529 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2040
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2040
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Lighthouse North Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1260 Ekhart St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Grades: 3-12
| 67 students
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Northview Next Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3801 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-7396
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-7396
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #1515.
Lighthouse Academy The Pier
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Bethany Based School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Eastern Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 245-7708
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 245-7708
Grades: 4-12
| 18 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Home Education Site
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2405 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2621
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2621
Grades: 1-12
| 1 students
Rank: #1818.
Lincoln School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
860 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4700
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4700
Grades: K-12
| 106 students
Rank: #1919.
Northview High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4451 Hunsberger Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-4857
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-4857
Grades: 9-12
| 1,092 students
Rank: #2020.
Wellspring Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1031 Page St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 235-9500
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 235-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Rank: #2121.
West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4463 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-7454
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-7454
Grades: PK-12
| 728 students
Rank: #2222.
Grand River Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-1800
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
Rank: #2323.
Lincoln Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
862 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4800
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4800
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
Rank: #2424.
Union High Transition
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #2525.
Kenowa Hills High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3825 Hendershot Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 784-2400
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 784-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 933 students
Rank: #2626.
East Kentwood High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6230 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 698-6700
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 698-6700
Grades: 10-12
| 2,010 students
Rank: #2727.
Grand Rapids Public Museum High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
54 Jefferson Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-6450
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-6450
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #2828.
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
159 College Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Grades: PK-12
| 320 students
Rank: #2929.
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Grades: 7-12
| 180 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2431 Eastern Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 244-3547
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Nextech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Broadway Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 458-4992
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 458-4992
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: #32 - 3832. - 38.
Crossroads Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-6166
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-6166
Grades: 6-12
| 242 students
Rank: #32 - 3832. - 38.
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Hendershot Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 784-2511
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 784-2511
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #32 - 3832. - 38.
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Rank: #32 - 3832. - 38.
Lighthouse Academy South Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3300 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 949-2287
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 949-2287
Grades: K-12
| 146 students
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Grand Rapids, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3150
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3150
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
1061 Kensington Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2620
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2620
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
1010 Alexander St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2213
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2213
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
921 Alger Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2222
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2222
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
Bimaadiziwin School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
45 Lexington Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2797
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2797
Grades: Inquire with school
| 107 students
Campau Park School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
50 Antoine St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2290
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2290
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Campus Early Childhood Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1326 Thomas St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
710 Benjamin Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 771-3525
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 771-3525
Grades: K-8
| 444 students
Cbot School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grades: 12
| 20 students
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2301
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2301
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2411
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2411
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Grades: 9-12
| 578 students
Day Treatment (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-2340
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-2340
Grades: 7-11
| 12 students
Early Childhood Center At Campus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1326 Thomas Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
758 Eastern Avenue Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 819-2510
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 819-2510
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
2396 Hillside Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 363-3879
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 363-3879
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
159 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2530
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2530
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
311 State Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-9646
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-9646
Grades: 7-12
| 158 students
851 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Grades: 6-8
| 266 students
Godwin Heights Autism Program Middle School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
111 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2084
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2084
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
670 Burton Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
670 Burton St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grades: K-5
| 96 students
670 Burton Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 38 students
Grand Rapids Oral Deaf (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-5706
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-5706
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Grand Rapids Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1625 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3150
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3150
Grades: Inquire with school
| 25 students
9181 Kenowa Avenue Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 254-6170
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 254-6170
Grades: K-1
| 189 students
409 Lafayette Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2734
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2734
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hamilton Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3303 Breton Road Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 493-5693
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 493-5693
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3303 Breton Road Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 245-2203
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 245-2203
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Grades: PK-8
| 890 students
1505 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-6021
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-6021
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
538 Madison Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2606
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2606
Grades: PK
| 99 students
1415 Lyon Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-3466
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-3466
Grades: K-8
| 382 students
Show 55 more closed public schools in Grand Rapids, MI (out of 90 total schools)
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Grand Rapids, MI include West Michigan Aviation Academy, East Grand Rapids High School and City Middlehigh.
How many public high schools are located in Grand Rapids?
59 public high schools are located in Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Grand Rapids are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Grand Rapids include: Kelloggsville High School vs. East Kentwood High School, Innovation Central High School vs. Grand Rapids Montessori Academy, Ottawa Hills High School vs. East Kentwood High School
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