Grosse Pointe South High School
- Public
- GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI
Public School
Grosse Pointe South High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI
- Rating 4.08 out of 5 287 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade C+
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Administrationgrade C+
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Grosse Pointe South High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
88%
Percent Proficient - Math
78%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1280
393 responses
Average ACT
29
488 responses
AP Enrollment
41%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade A
Median Household Income
$146,667
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,283
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$364,400
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
92%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 26 responsesPoll
77%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 26 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,393
Free or Reduced Lunch
11%
97%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 29 responses83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 29 responses93%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 29 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$74,695
Teachers in First/Second Year
11.9%
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 41 responses88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 41 responses90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 41 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$13,690 / year
National
$12,23991%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 47 responses62%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 47 responses85%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 47 responsesSimilar Schools
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Grosse Pointe South High School Reviews
Rating 4.08 out of 5 287 reviews
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Grosse Pointe South is an excellent high school! My son started at South in 9th grade. He is currently a senior. The school offers challenging academics, and prepares all students for college. Moving from another state was challenging for my son, but the environment at South is welcoming. It was easy for him to make friends. All his teachers are responsive. The students at South are friendly and the environment is safe. My son wasn't into sports, but there are so many clubs and activities for him to participate in. Parents are encouraged to get involved, if their schedules permit. The administration has always been welcoming and communication is great! Students are encouraged to do their best, but my son isn't overwhelmed. I feel the teachers and staff at South provide a challenging, and rewarding environment, where all students feel safe.
I liked that we were able to take a variety of classes to learn what we might be interested in for the future. I did sometimes feel like the teachers were trying to push their own beliefs and opinions on us students during out classes or lessons. It sometimes felt like I wasn't able to express my own ideas or opinions without being judged. There were also some decisions made by administration that really y impacted the lives of us students poorly, but they never gave us a reason why these decisions were made. It seemed like if we went to administration to express out thoughts, we were brushed aside and our thoughts weren't taken into consideration. Throughout my four years at GPS I was able to be taught by some really amazing teachers who were great at their jobs.
I’m a junior at GPS, and I can definitely say it’s a great school with great teachers in a great neighborhood. The student culture can be iffy at times, but there are plenty of amazing people everywhere. You can definitely make it through avoiding some of the more toxic elements of student culture (there is a pretty substantial vape and weed problem) and still have a fantastic experience. The teachers are top-tier, and our counselors really do try (and succeed) to be helpful and worth-while. Overall a great school.