Serving 924 students in grades 9-12, Grosse Pointe North High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 924 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Grosse Pointe North High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 22.9 square miles in Grosse Pointe, MI. The typical drive to the school ranges from 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grosse Pointe North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grosse Pointe North High School's student population of 924 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
924 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
School Rankings
Grosse Pointe North High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grosse Pointe North High School is 0.56, 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
#640 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Norseman
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grosse Pointe North High School's ranking?
Grosse Pointe North High School is ranked #640 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Grosse Pointe North High School often compared to?
Grosse Pointe North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grosse Pointe South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grosse Pointe North High School?
The graduation rate of Grosse Pointe North High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Grosse Pointe North High School?
924 students attend Grosse Pointe North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Grosse Pointe North High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 4% 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 Grosse Pointe North High School?
Grosse Pointe North High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Grosse Pointe North High School offer ?
Grosse Pointe North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grosse Pointe North High School part of?
Grosse Pointe North High School is part of Grosse Pointe School District.
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