Grosse Pointe South High School
- A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
- 245 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityC+
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- Health & SafetyA-
- AdministrationB
- SportsA+
- FoodB+
- Resources & FacilitiesB+
- School District
- Grosse Pointe Public Schools
Address
11 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Telephone
(313) 432-3500
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- Cost of LivingB
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingA
Area Feel
Rural
Median Household Income
$132,390
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,591
National
$949Median Home Value
$298,400
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 91%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.23 responses
Poll
- 83%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.23 responses
Students
Diversity
C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,649
Free or Reduced Lunch
6%
- 96%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.26 responses
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.26 responses
- 96%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.26 responses
Teachers
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.38 responses
- 87%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.38 responses
- 89%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.38 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$12,727/ year
National
$12,239- 91%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.44 responses
- 64%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.44 responses
- 84%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.44 responses
Grosse Pointe South High School Reviews
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There's a wide selection of courses with wonderful teachers. Academically, I felt challenged in some areas and comfortable in others, which helped me learn and grow productively.
I've never gotten food from the cafeteria, but we have open campus lunch, so many students go to stores that are just across the street. There are two cafeterias, plus you can eat outside.
There's a wide variety of clubs, but depending on the time commitment you'll have to pick and choose what you want to do most.
South is made up mostly of white students, so diversity unfortunately is very low.
Overall, the group of students is good and the academics are great. There is certainly a competitive atmosphere though, as students stress over maintaining honor roll and getting into a well-respected college. Surrounding yourself with good people and taking classes that interest you (including a balance of difficult and easier classes) is the best way to make the most of high school experience at South.
I've never gotten food from the cafeteria, but we have open campus lunch, so many students go to stores that are just across the street. There are two cafeterias, plus you can eat outside.
There's a wide variety of clubs, but depending on the time commitment you'll have to pick and choose what you want to do most.
South is made up mostly of white students, so diversity unfortunately is very low.
Overall, the group of students is good and the academics are great. There is certainly a competitive atmosphere though, as students stress over maintaining honor roll and getting into a well-respected college. Surrounding yourself with good people and taking classes that interest you (including a balance of difficult and easier classes) is the best way to make the most of high school experience at South.
The teachers at South are absolutely incredible. In my four years as a student, I didn't have a teacher I did not like. I have made some incredible friends there too. Great people! I would love to change the way administration runs the school though. Like most high schools, the students' opinions are not valued enough on different policies.
GPS is a good school. There is a wide variety of classes to pick from, and what isn't in a class is most likely a club! There is basically no violence, or at least no obvious brawls on school property, and everyone is good at coexisting. That said, there can be divides between the more liberal versus conservative people that separate the students quite starkly. Overall, it is a very pleasant school and I enjoy going here!