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Grosse Pointe North High School vs. Grosse Pointe South High School

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School Overview

School
Grosse Pointe North High School
707 Vernier Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Grosse Pointe South High School
11 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Grosse Pointe North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Grosse Pointe South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,007 students in grades 9-12, Grosse Pointe North High School ranks in the top 20% 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 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 1,164 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to 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 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,007 students
1,164 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Grosse Pointe North High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Grosse Pointe South High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Grosse Pointe North High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Grosse Pointe South High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
67 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Grosse Pointe North High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Grosse Pointe South High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Grosse Pointe North High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grosse Pointe School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Grosse Pointe South High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grosse Pointe School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#540 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
#114 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Grosse Pointe North High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Grosse Pointe South High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in MI)
63%
(Top 10% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grosse Pointe North High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grosse Pointe South High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Top 10% in MI)
80%
(Top 5% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grosse Pointe North High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grosse Pointe South High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50%
(Top 30% in MI)
67%
(Top 5% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grosse Pointe North High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grosse Pointe South High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
95%
(Top 20% in MI)
97%
(Top 5% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Grosse Pointe North High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Grosse Pointe South High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Grosse Pointe North High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Grosse Pointe South High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
225
273
Grade 10 Students
257
283
Grade 11 Students
244
287
Grade 12 Students
274
312
Ungraded Students
7
9

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Grosse Pointe North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Grosse Pointe School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Grosse Pointe South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Grosse Pointe School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Grosse Pointe North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grosse Pointe School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Grosse Pointe South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grosse Pointe School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
31%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Grosse Pointe North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grosse Pointe School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Grosse Pointe South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grosse Pointe School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
59%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Grosse Pointe North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grosse Pointe School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Grosse Pointe South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grosse Pointe School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Grosse Pointe North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grosse Pointe School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Grosse Pointe South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grosse Pointe School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Grosse Pointe North High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Grosse Pointe South High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Grosse Pointe North High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Grosse Pointe South High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Grosse Pointe North High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Grosse Pointe South High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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