Public School
Grosse Pointe South High School
- A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 8-12
- Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
- 236 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityB-
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- Health & SafetyA-
- AdministrationB+
- SportsA+
- FoodB
- Resources & FacilitiesA-
- School District
- Grosse Pointe Public Schools
Address
11 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Telephone
(313) 432-3500
Website
Grosse Pointe South High School Rankings
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- Cost of LivingB
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingA
Area Feel
Suburban
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.22 responses
Poll
- 82%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.22 responses
Students
Diversity
B-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,619
Free or Reduced Lunch
7%
- 96%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.25 responses
- 84%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.25 responses
- 96%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.25 responses
Teachers
- 81%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.37 responses
- 86%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.37 responses
- 89%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.37 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
$12,149/ year
National
$12,239- 91%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.43 responses
- 63%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.43 responses
- 84%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.43 responses
Grosse Pointe South High School Reviews
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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!
South is fine. That’s it. When people say that South is one of the best schools in Michigan that’s strictly from an educational standpoint. There are some very good teachers (and some not as good ones) and a wide variety of courses including APs that gets most of its students ready for college. The problem is the atmosphere. School spirit is practically non existent, the football games have no student section halfway through the 3rd quarter, we can’t get 200 people to buy tickets to a snow coming dance, and no one cares about anything except partying, drinking, drugs, vaping, and sex. It’s full of stuck up, ungrateful, ignorant, definition-of-rich-white-boy-stereotype brats that don’t realize how good they have it, or do but don’t care. It’s the clique-iest school in the world and I can’t wait to leave it.
Grosse Pointe South provides an excellent path to college readiness for all of its students. It's a highly competitive school, and pushes its students to become the best people and scholars that they can be. Their wide selection of classes and amazing staff helps make the school full of amazing opportunities. There are always friends, classes, activities, and clubs for every type of person. Not only that, but South also helps their students feel safe. Their staff is also some of the most well prepared people for emergencies. GPS also has the best counselors available for students who feel like they are being picked on, or feel like they don't quite fit in. The only downside to South is that there is a lack of decent food provided in the cafeteria, but that is compensated for by the open campus lunch. Attending GPS High School has been one of the most challenging, but rewarding experiences of my life. I cannot imagine feeling anymore prepared mentally and academically.