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Spring Lake Public Schools

Spring Lake High School

#5 in Best Public High Schools in Ottawa County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Spring Lake, MI
  • 98 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Diversity
      C
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      A+
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      A-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Spring Lake High School is a highly rated, public school located in Spring Lake, MI. It has 859 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 23 to 1. According to state test scores, 67% of students are at least proficient in math and 82% in reading.
    Address
    16140 148th Ave
    Spring Lake, MI 49456
    Telephone
    (616) 846-5501
    Website
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    Spring Lake High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    82%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    67%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1200
    155 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    120 responses
    AP Enrollment
    23%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      A-
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $60,784
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $817
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $189,100
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.11 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.11 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 32 responses
    Report
    • Football games and Spirit Week
      34%
    • Senior/Junior Powderpuff
      22%
    • Basketball Games
      19%
    • Graduation Ceremony
      16%
    • Homecoming
      3%
    • Pep rallies
      3%
    • Spirit Week
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    C
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    859
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    16%
    92%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.13 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.13 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.13 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    23:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $67,912
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    1.4%
    77%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.13 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.13 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.13 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    $16,018/ year
    National
    $12,239
    80%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.15 responses
    47%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.15 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.15 responses
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    Spring Lake High School Reviews

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    Spring Lake High School is an excellent school that is focused on preparing teens for their next steps in life, college. Spring Lake is academically focused and the faculty members strive to ensure students get a good education. Spring Lake also has amazing sports teams, clubs, and activities. Spring Lake provides many elective options and a wide variety of sports to choose to participate in. They have numerous college-bound programs such as AP classes, IB classes, Dual Enrollment, and Early College. Each one of these programs allows students to be challenged with higher level thinking material. Spring Lake High School is in a safe, friendly, and close-knit community and the school works hard to provide a fun yet educating experience for the upcoming generations.
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    Highly academically motivated teachers and students. Situated just north of the Grand River, 20 minutes from Lake Michigan. Division 2, less than 900 students, variety of clubs and extracurricular activities. Closest city is Grand Rapids to the east. Ample parking, great community fitness and aquatic center connected stage left to the high school. A bit of a more so well to do uppity community, I dislike how some students do unlawful happenings in the restrooms.
    At Spring Lake High School students are given the opportunity to succeed. While people can be very similar and we tend to live in a little bubble it can be hard to set yourself apart from others. Due to money differences than many others in my area, it is hard to keep up with all of the social "norms". In Spring Lake, in general, it is hard to be surrounded by people who all have money and do not see the value in working hard to earn things.