Serving 1,305 students in grades 9-12, Grosse Pointe South High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (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 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grosse Pointe South 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
Grosse Pointe South High School's student population of 1,305 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grosse Pointe South High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grosse Pointe South High School is 0.27, 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
#49 out of 2925 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
85%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grosse Pointe South High School's ranking?
Grosse Pointe South High School is ranked #49 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Grosse Pointe South High School often compared to?
Grosse Pointe South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grosse Pointe North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grosse Pointe South High School?
The graduation rate of Grosse Pointe South High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Grosse Pointe South High School?
1,305 students attend Grosse Pointe South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Grosse Pointe South High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grosse Pointe South High School?
Grosse Pointe South High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grosse Pointe South High School offer ?
Grosse Pointe South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grosse Pointe South High School part of?
Grosse Pointe South High School is part of Grosse Pointe Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 11/18/2020
This school is absolutely fantastic and caters to the students' interests while preparing them for college & life after education. South offers incredible electives that seek to quench the thirst of these bright young minds. South not boy teaches education, but instills in its students that people who generalize about large groups are not smart or critical thinking. South is a wonderful institution that grooms today's adolescence into tomorrow's adults.
2 5/16/2011
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.
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