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Best Grand Rapids Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 48 public high schools serving 20,052 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 High Middle School. 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 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Grand Rapids have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 (2026)

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 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
City High Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Gr: 7-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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 | 1,088 students 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 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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: PK-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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 | 136 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 1,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
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: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1717.
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 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1919.
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 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2222.
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 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
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 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2424.
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 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2525.
Prepnet Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3850 Broadmoor Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(313) 296-1499
Gr: K-12 | 1,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2626.
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 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
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 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
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 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2929.
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2550
Gr: 6-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3030.
Covenant High School Grand Rapids
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Antoine St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 364-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Godwin Heights Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 35th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2050
Gr: 9-12 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Union High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160
Gr: 9-12 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3333.
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
512 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-1010
Gr: 6-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Crossroads Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
28 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-6166
Gr: 6-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Southeast Career Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1356 Jefferson Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-3082
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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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 High Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in Grand Rapids?
52 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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