Serving 394 students in grades 9-12, Grass Lake High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Grass Lake High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Grass Lake, MI, encompassing approximately 64.7 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grass Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grass Lake High School's student population of 394 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
394 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Grass Lake High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grass Lake High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#992 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
91%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grass Lake High School's ranking?
Grass Lake High School is ranked #992 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Grass Lake High School often compared to?
Grass Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chelsea High School, Hanoverhorton High School, Grass Lake Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grass Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Grass Lake High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Grass Lake High School?
394 students attend Grass Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Grass Lake High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grass Lake High School?
Grass Lake High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Grass Lake High School offer ?
Grass Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grass Lake High School part of?
Grass Lake High School is part of Grass Lake Community Schools.
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