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Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Academics
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Diversity
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Teachers
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College Prep
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Clubs & Activities
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Administration
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Sports
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Food
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Resources & Facilities
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About
About Grosse Pointe Public School System...
- AP Offered
- Gifted Prog. Offered
- Michigan
- Grosse Pointe Woods
Enrolling
Grades
PK, K-12
Total Schools
12
Students
6,516
From Grosse Pointe Public School System
Grosse Pointe is one of those rare places that draws generation upon generation back to raise their own children in a community where schools and city services have kept up with the times. Here children grow up within walking distance of great schools and safe parks. Families live, learn and play together on tree-lined streets. Neighbors chat over the fences, meet for coffee in the shopping districts, and barbecue in the city parks. It is a close-knit community.
Bordered on one side by the beautiful Lake St. Clair and on the other by Interstate-94, Detroit, the suburbs and nature are easily accessible. One of the jewels of this community is the public school system, and GPPSS takes great pride in offering an educational experience where everyone learns, every day.
Grosse Pointe Public School System Rankings
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Elementary Schools in Grosse Pointe Public School System
- gradeALewis Maire Elementary SchoolRating 5 out of 5 1 review
- gradeAGeorge Defer Elementary SchoolRating 5 out of 5 3 reviews
- gradeARichard Elementary SchoolRating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
- gradeAKerby Elementary School
- gradeAFerry Elementary SchoolRating 5 out of 5 7 reviews
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
68%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
56%
Average Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
94%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1250
785
responses
Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
29
528
responses
Popular Colleges
Niche users from this school district are most interested in the following colleges.
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Michigan State University
1,126 Students
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
865 Students
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Wayne State University
679 Students
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Grand Valley State University
391 Students
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Western Michigan University
352 Students
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Central Michigan University
302 Students
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Oakland University
254 Students
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Eastern Michigan University
187 Students
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Loyola University Chicago
143 Students
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Saginaw Valley State University
140 Students
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More About Grosse Pointe Public School System Academics
Fine & Performing Arts
Given the level of commitment of our K-12 music faculty, the reputation of our programs for taking students to the next level, and the quality of our performances locally, statewide and beyond, it is no wonder our High School performances are Grammy-winning & GPPSS was selected in 2020 and 2021 as one of the best communities for music education by the National Association of Music Merchants.
Students
Diversity
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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
6,516
Free or Reduced Lunch
This is the percentage of students who are eligible to receive free or reduced price lunch. Not all eligible students exercise this option, especially at non-traditional schools like online schools.
13.7%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
17:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$75,240
Teachers in First/Second Year
6.7%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$17,361/ student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
Instruction
63%
Support Services
36%
Other
1%
Living in the Area
Grosse Pointe Woods
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Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income
$125,712
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,717
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$309,700
National
$281,900
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Grosse Pointe Public School System Reviews
Rating 4.14 out of 5 84 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
There are many good and bad experiences I have had during my time at Grosse Pointe South Highschool. Grosse Pointe South is a beautiful school that I am very lucky to attend but covid is what ruined part of my experience, which I'm sure happened to many others. I missed majority of my freshman year to covid and than joining highschool in person for the first time as a sophomore was scary and I do not believe the school system helped us with the transition as much as they could. Besides this, I have no other complaints about Grosse Pointe South's school system.
- Senior
- 4 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
There is a very clear difference between the North and South ends of the district. If you live at the South end, you are golden. It offers the best facilities, resources, and academics. That being said, Grosse Pointe North hands-down has better admin, teachers, and school culture.
- Junior
- 2 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
My teachers have been amazing at Grosse Pointe South High School. They have high expectations and put an importance on balancing homework, clubs, sports, jobs and family time. We have many clubs that cover a variety of topics so there is a club for everyone. There are excellent opportunities for leadership at my school. I have played Soccer and baseball and have learned so much about being a team member. Overall I have had a great high school experience.
- Senior
- 9 months ago
