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 4.09 out of 5 280 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade C+
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Health & Safetygrade A minus
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade B minus
- 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
329 responses
Average ACT
29
464 responses
AP Enrollment
41%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade A
Median Household Income
$143,711
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,418
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$355,400
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A minus
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
92%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 25 responsesPoll
80%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 25 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,497
Free or Reduced Lunch
10%
96%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 28 responses86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 28 responses96%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 28 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
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. 40 responses88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 40 responses90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 40 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
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. 46 responses61%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 46 responses85%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 46 responsesSimilar Schools
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Grosse Pointe South High School Reviews
Rating 4.09 out of 5 280 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.
The Grosse Pointe South High community is welcoming, accommodating, and involved. The student body is rather homogenous, with only a few black students per grade and barely any asian or latinx students.
Some notable points of the academics are a superb ceramics course, a dynamic history and social sciences section, and a comprehensive and attentive math department and faculty.
Overall, South's academics are nearly on level with some private college preparatory schools, though they do miss the mark with some aspects of that type of scholarly experience. For instance, many teachers assign copious busy-work in place of meaningful, intersectional assignments. Though, this is not entirely the fault of the teachers; it is unfortunately rare to see students at South with drive and/or a genuine passion for learning.
In order to fully enjoy the opportunities presented by a school such as Grosse Pointe South, an open mind, responsibility, and ambition is needed.
Some notable points of the academics are a superb ceramics course, a dynamic history and social sciences section, and a comprehensive and attentive math department and faculty.
Overall, South's academics are nearly on level with some private college preparatory schools, though they do miss the mark with some aspects of that type of scholarly experience. For instance, many teachers assign copious busy-work in place of meaningful, intersectional assignments. Though, this is not entirely the fault of the teachers; it is unfortunately rare to see students at South with drive and/or a genuine passion for learning.
In order to fully enjoy the opportunities presented by a school such as Grosse Pointe South, an open mind, responsibility, and ambition is needed.
Grosse Pointe South is an amazing high school for preparing a student for college. They have high standards for the students and great rewards to those you make it. They have many of wonderful opportunities and extracurriculars for students for those who want to apply themselves. Grosse Pointe South is also a beautiful school itself, had it has all of its old features still intact and the school takes great care of the old details throughout the school.