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Best Grand Rapids Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 58 public high schools serving 20,873 students in Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Grand Rapids, MI are East Grand Rapids High School, Central High School and City Middlehigh. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Rapids, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Grand Rapids have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Grand Rapids, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is equal to the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Grand Rapids, MI (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Grand Rapids High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2211 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7555
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5901 Hall St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,033 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
City Middlehigh
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Gr: 7-12 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Northern High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3801 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,109 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
West Michigan Aviation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5363 44th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 446-8886
Gr: 9-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Excel Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4201 Breton Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Gr: K-12 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
435 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2010
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Ottawa High Transition
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2055 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Northview Next Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5365 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-7396
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Lighthouse North Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1260 Ekhart St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Gr: 3-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Northview Next Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3801 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-7396
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
Northview High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4451 Hunsberger Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-4857
Gr: 9-12 | 1,060 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Lighthouse Academy The Pier
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
703 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Bethany Based School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 Eastern Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 245-7708
Gr: 4-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Home Education Site
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2405 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2621
Gr: 1-12 | 1 student
Rank: #1717.
West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4463 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-7454
Gr: PK-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1818.
Kenowa Hills High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3825 Hendershot Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 784-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1919.
Wellspring Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1031 Page St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 235-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2020.
Grand Rapids Public Museum High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
54 Jefferson Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-6450
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2121.
Grand River Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
650 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Lincoln Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
862 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4800
Gr: K-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Lincoln School
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
860 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4700
Gr: K-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2424.
East Kentwood High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6230 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 698-6700
Gr: 10-12 | 2,087 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2525.
Godwin Heights Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3529 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2040
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
159 College Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2727.
54th Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
173 54th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2828.
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Gr: 7-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2929.
Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2431 Eastern Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3030.
Prepnet Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3850 Broadmoor Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 222-1700
Gr: K-12 | 1,136 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3131.
Union High Transition
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Link Learning Grand Rapids Fuller Ave
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1309 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 89:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Link Learning Kenowa Hills
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3233 Alpine Avenue Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3950 Hendershot Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 784-2511
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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Grand Rapids, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of Design And Construction (Closed 2014)
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Adelante High School (Closed 2012)
1061 Kensington Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2620
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Alexander School (Closed 2011)
1010 Alexander St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2213
Gr: K-5
Alger School (Closed 2006)
921 Alger Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2222
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Bimaadiziwin School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
45 Lexington Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2797
Gr: Inquire with school | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Campau Park School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
50 Antoine St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2290
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Campus Early Childhood Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1326 Thomas St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Gr: PK-K
Campus School For Arts & Literature (Closed 2004)
710 Benjamin Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 771-3525
Gr: K-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Cbot School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Gr: 12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Central Community School (Closed 2014)
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2301
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Central High School (Closed 2014)
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Covell Elementary School (Closed 2014)
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2411
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Creston Community School (Closed 2014)
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Creston High School (Closed 2014)
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Day Treatment (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-2340
Gr: 7-11 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Early Childhood Center At Campus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1326 Thomas Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Gr: PK-K
Eastern Elementary School (Closed 2009)
758 Eastern Avenue Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 819-2510
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Fairview Elementary School (Closed 2011)
2396 Hillside Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 363-3879
Gr: K-4
Fountain School (Closed 2007)
159 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2530
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Gateway MiddleHigh School (Closed 2008)
311 State Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-9646
Gr: 7-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Gerald R. Ford Middle School (Closed 2014)
851 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Godwin Heights Autism Program Middle School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
111 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2084
Gr: 4-8
Grand Rapids Ellington Academy - High School (Closed 2018)
670 Burton Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Grand Rapids Ellington Academy Of Arts & Technology-elem (Closed 2018)
670 Burton St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Gr: K-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Grand Rapids Ellington Academy-middle School (Closed 2018)
670 Burton Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Grand Rapids Oral Deaf (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-5706
Gr: PK-K
Grand Rapids Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1625 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3150
Gr: Inquire with school | 25 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Grandville Riverbend Elementary School (Closed 2010)
9181 Kenowa Avenue Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 254-6170
Gr: K-1 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Grps Adult Education (Closed 2012)
409 Lafayette Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2734
Hamilton Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3303 Breton Road Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 493-5693
Gr: PK
Hamilton Elementary School (Closed 2010)
3303 Breton Road Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 245-2203
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Harrison Park Elementary School (Closed 2014)
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Gr: PK-8 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
The Haven (Closed 2013)
1505 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-6021
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Heritage Cdc Elementary School (Closed 2008)
538 Madison Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2606
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Hillcrest Environ. Science Academy (Closed 2004)
1415 Lyon Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-3466
Gr: K-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Grand Rapids, MI include East Grand Rapids High School, Central High School and City Middlehigh.
How many public high schools are located in Grand Rapids?
58 public high schools are located in Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Grand Rapids are often viewed compared to one another?

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