Grand Haven High School

17001 Ferris St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,727 students in grades 9-12, Grand Haven High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,727 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grand Haven High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Grand Haven High School's student population of 1,727 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,727 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
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School Rankings

Grand Haven High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Haven High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#525 out of 2925 schools
(Top 20%)
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45%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grand Haven High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
66%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grand Haven High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Grand Haven High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
2%
18%
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White
88%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.22
This chart display the diversity score of Grand Haven High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Grand Haven High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Grand Haven High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grand Haven High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grand Haven High School's ranking?
Grand Haven High School is ranked #525 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Grand Haven High School often compared to?
Grand Haven High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Haven High School?
The graduation rate of Grand Haven High School is 93%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Grand Haven High School?
1,727 students attend Grand Haven High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Grand Haven High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Haven High School?
Grand Haven High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grand Haven High School offer ?
Grand Haven High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Haven High School part of?
Grand Haven High School is part of Grand Haven Area Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   3/29/2014
I am actually a grandparent living in Florida. Our FIRST GRANDAUGHTER will be graduating this June and we'd like to be there as a surprise. When is the date of the graduation, please? Mrs. Janet Harding, 1608 Azalea Landings Ct., Sun City Ctr., Florida.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,727 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 93% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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