Grosse Pointe South High School
Tel:
(313)432-3500
- Grosse Pointe South High School serves 1,665 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 86% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Grosse Pointe South High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Grosse Pointe South High School's student population of 1,665 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,665 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 88 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Grosse Pointe South High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Grosse Pointe South High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #87 out of 3,159 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 9% | 18% |
| White | 85% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.53 |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grosse Pointe Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Grosse Pointe South High School is Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Bowman Site (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Brownell Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Richard Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grosse Pointe Richard Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 353 students
0.4 miles
176 Mckinley Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313)432-4900 0.4 K-5 353 - Grosse Pointe Lewis Maire Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 312 students
0.8 miles
740 Cadieux Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313)432-4300 0.8 K-5 312 - Grosse Pointe Brownell Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 614 students
1.4 miles
260 Chalfonte Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313)432-3900 1.4 6-8 614 - Grosse Pointe Kerby Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 353 students
1.4 miles
285 Kerby Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313)432-4200 1.4 K-5 353 - Grosse Pointe George Defer Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 311 students
1.7 miles
15425 Kercheval Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313)432-4000 1.7 K-5 311
School Reviews
| 2 The attitude and behavior of the students who attend this school is shameful. They feel that they are better then anyone else and are very demeaning to others. - Posted by Parent - whatt |
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