Wellspring Preparatory High School

www.wellspringprep.com

Charter School 267 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wellspring Preparatory High School, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a public charter school that operates with a focus on a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. As part of the National Heritage Academies network, the school emphasizes a structured academic environment designed to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond. Its educational model integrates core subjects with a strong emphasis on character development and moral focus, aiming to cultivate well-rounded citizens alongside high academic achievers.

The school is known for its relatively small, supportive community, which allows for personalized attention and strong relationships between students and faculty. By prioritizing individualized learning pathways and providing dedicated college counseling, Wellspring aims to ensure that its graduates are competitive candidates for college admissions. Its location in the North Quarter of Grand Rapids positions it as an accessible educational option for families in the area seeking an alternative to traditional district high schools.

267

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wellspring Preparatory High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	53
Black	116
Asian	2
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	2

Black
116 (43.4%)
White
56 (21.0%)
Hispanic
53 (19.9%)
Two or More
38 (14.2%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wellspring Preparatory High School
Phone:	(616)235-9500
Website:	http://www.wellspringprep.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 77

Grade 10 79

Grade 11 58

Grade 12 53