Grand Rapids Public Schools

Michigan · Public School District

Schools

13,657

Students

$19,814

Per-Pupil Spend

+38% nat'l

77.7%

Free Lunch Rate

+25pp vs nat'l

85.2%

Graduation Rate

≈ nat'l avg

District Overview

Grand Rapids Public Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 13,657 students across 51 schools. It includes 25 elementary, 8 middle, 14 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.2% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,814 is above average for a US public school district. 78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (51)

Elementary Schools25 schools

School	Grades	Students
Aberdeen Academy	PK–08	234
Brookside Elementary	PK–05	280
Buchanan Elementary	PK–05	359
Burton Elementary	PK–05	376
CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary	PK–05	448
Campus Elementary	PK–05	266
Cesar E Chavez Elementary	PK–05	412
Coit Creative Arts Academy	PK–05	242
Congress Elementary	PK–05	191
Dickinson Academy	PK–08	244
East Leonard Elementary	PK–05	167
Gerald R Ford Academic Center	PK–08	230
Harrison Park Academy	PK–08	639
KenOSha Park Elementary	PK–05	123
Kent Hills Elementary	PK–05	189
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy	PK–08	296
Mulick Park Elementary School	PK–05	244
North Park Montessori Academy	PK–08	376
Palmer School	PK–05	178
Ridgemoor Park Montessori	PK–06	132
Shawmut Hills School	PK–08	261
Sherwood Global Studies Academy	PK–06	128
Sibley School	PK–05	256
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue	PK–06	635
Stocking Elementary	PK–05	148

Middle Schools8 schools

School	Grades	Students
Alger Middle School	06–08	342
Blandford School	06–06	60
Burton Middle School	06–08	482
Center for Economicology	06–06	59
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle	06–08	173
John Ball Park Zoo School	06–06	59
Riverside Middle School	06–08	248
Westwood Middle School	06–08	189

High Schools14 schools

School	Grades	Students
CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School	06–12	357
City MiddleHigh	07–12	908
Grand Rapids Learning Center	09–12	42
Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh	07–12	180
Grand Rapids Public Museum High	09–12	273
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy	06–12	466
Innovation Central High	09–12	523
Newcomers Community School	09–12	102
Ottawa High Transition	09–12	16
Ottawa Hills High School	09–12	369
Southeast Career Pathways	09–12	105
Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue	07–12	330
Union High School	09–12	922
Union High Transition	09–12	59

Other Schools4 schools

School	Grades	Students
Bethany Based School	04–12	18
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy	PK–12	320
Home Education Site	01–12	1
Shared Time	KG–12	0

District Finances

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,814+38% nat'l avg

National avg $14,347

Revenue Sources

46%

33%

State

45.7%

Local (property tax)

32.7%

Federal

21.6%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (33%), with notable federal support (22%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.

District Snapshot

Schools

13,657

Students

78%

Free Lunch

$20K

Per-Pupil

Graduation Rate85.2%

Opportunity Score44/100

StateMichigan →

School Rankings

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Strengths & Considerations

High per-student investment

Spends $19,814 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.

Range of school options

With 51 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.

High economic need in community

78% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.

Heavy reliance on federal aid

22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Grand Rapids Public Schools?

Grand Rapids Public Schools has 51 public schools, serving a total of 13,657 students.

What is the graduation rate for Grand Rapids Public Schools?

The graduation rate is 85.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.

How much does Grand Rapids Public Schools spend per student?

Grand Rapids Public Schools spends $19,814 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.

What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Grand Rapids Public Schools?

78% of students in Grand Rapids Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.

Are there charter schools in Grand Rapids Public Schools?

No, Grand Rapids Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.

What grade levels does Grand Rapids Public Schools serve?

Grand Rapids Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the opportunity score for Grand Rapids Public Schools?

The median opportunity score across schools in Grand Rapids Public Schools is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.