Top Rankings
Grand Haven Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,171 students in Grand Haven Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Grand Haven Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
5,171 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
334 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Grand Haven Area School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 862 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)51.7%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2004–2014. View full 27-year historical data
% Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
2%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% White
83%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,248 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,931 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$105 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$93 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,248
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,931
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Grand Haven Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rosy Mound School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14016 Lakeshore Dr
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6700
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Lake Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18181 Dogwood Dr
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 850-5600
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 850-5600
Gr: PK-4 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Peach Plains School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15849 Comstock St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5800
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5800
Gr: PK-4 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Robinson School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11801 120th Ave
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5900
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5900
Gr: PK-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Lakeshore Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Cutler St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6500
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6500
Gr: 7-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
White Pines Intermediate School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 S Griffin St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6300
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6300
Gr: 5-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Mary A White School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Wisconsin St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5700
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5700
Gr: PK-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Grand Haven High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17001 Ferris St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6000
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,630 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Griffin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 S Griffin St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5500
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5500
Gr: PK-4 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Ferry School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 Pennoyer Ave
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5300
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5300
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
Grand Haven Cyber School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1415 S Beechtree St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6800
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6800
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
106 S 6th St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6800
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Development School
Alternative School
106 S 6th St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6800
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grand Haven Area School District?
Grand Haven Area School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,171 students.
What is the rank of Grand Haven Area School District?
Grand Haven Area School District is ranked #47 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Haven Area School District?
83% of Grand Haven Area School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Haven Area School District?
Grand Haven Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Grand Haven Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,931 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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