Serving 1,147 students in grades 9-12, Wylie E Groves High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,147 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wylie E Groves High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wylie E Groves High School's student population of 1,147 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wylie E Groves High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wylie E Groves High School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#291 out of 3069 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
23%
18%
White
65%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wylie E Groves High School's ranking?
Wylie E Groves High School is ranked #291 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Wylie E Groves High School often compared to?
Wylie E Groves High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ernest W Seaholm High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wylie E Groves High School?
The graduation rate of Wylie E Groves High School is 96%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Wylie E Groves High School?
1,147 students attend Wylie E Groves High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Wylie E Groves High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wylie E Groves High School?
Wylie E Groves High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wylie E Groves High School offer ?
Wylie E Groves High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wylie E Groves High School part of?
Wylie E Groves High School is part of Birmingham Public Schools School District.
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