Grand River Preparatory High School

www.grandriverprep.com

Charter School 635 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Grand River Preparatory High School, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the National Heritage Academies network, the school operates with a focus on academic rigor and character development, aiming to prepare its student body for success in college and beyond. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment, utilizing a consistent curriculum designed to challenge students while providing the necessary support to bridge gaps in learning.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Grand River Prep places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive school culture centered on "Moral Focus" virtues. This approach seeks to develop the character of students alongside their intellectual growth, encouraging traits like respect, responsibility, and perseverance. By combining a college-preparatory academic track with extracurricular opportunities and a dedicated commitment to moral character, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

635

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grand River Preparatory High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	259
Black	181
Asian	18
Two or More	58
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
259 (40.8%)
Black
181 (28.5%)
White
117 (18.4%)
Two or More
58 (9.1%)
Asian
18 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Grand River Preparatory High School
Phone:	(616)261-1800
Website:	http://www.grandriverprep.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	635
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	370
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	98

* 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 9 216

Grade 10 145

Grade 11 136

Grade 12 138