Grand River Preparatory High School District

650 52nd Street
Kentwood, MI 49548-5837
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Grand River Preparatory High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 634 students in Grand River Preparatory High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Grand River Preparatory High School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,509 Schools
# Students
634 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Grand River Preparatory High School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#324 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(22-23)
22%
35%
50-54%
45%
45-49%
38%
(22-23)
92%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
46%
9%
% Black
23%
18%
% White
20%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,576 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,432 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,576
$18,510
Spending / Student
$9,432
$17,693

Best Grand River Preparatory High School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand River Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
650 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 634 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Grand River Preparatory High School District?
Grand River Preparatory High School District manages 1 public schools serving 634 students.
What is the rank of Grand River Preparatory High School District?
Grand River Preparatory High School District is ranked #328 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand River Preparatory High School District?
46% of Grand River Preparatory High School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand River Preparatory High School District?
Grand River Preparatory High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Grand River Preparatory High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,432 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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