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Wylie E Groves High School

20500 W 13 MILE RD, BEVERLY HILLS, MI 48025Birmingham Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,110
Students
Total enrolled
97%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 12% vs nat'l
$26,500
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 85% vs nat'l
17.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 10% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,110 students in grades 09–12 in BEVERLY HILLS, Michigan.
85% above average funding
District spends $26,500 per pupil, 85% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Wylie E Groves High School is a very large high in BEVERLY HILLS, Michigan, serving grades 09–12 with 1,110 students. The district invests $26,500 per student — 85% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 13% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 97% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Wylie E Groves High School

1,110
Total Students
17.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
13%
Free Lunch
65
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution547 male · 563 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility13%
National avg 52% · 149 students
Student Composition
64%
24%
Asian3%
White64%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black24%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 260585004226

Academic Outcomes at Wylie E Groves High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
97
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
97%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 75th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48025

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,500Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,500
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,660
Student Support$5,035
Administration$3,180
Operations$3,975
Other$2,650
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,500 spent per student, an estimated $11,740 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
38%
56%
State government
37.5%
Local (property tax)
55.8%
Federal programs
6.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 97% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $26,500/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 13% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
West Maple Elementary SchoolPierce Elementary SchoolHarlan Elementary SchoolQuarton Elementary
+4 more
↓
Middle
Berkshire Middle SchoolBirmingham Covington SchoolDerby Middle School
↓
High School
Ernest W Seaholm High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyOakland County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBirmingham Public Schools →
Phone: (248)203-3520
NCES ID: 260585004226
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BEVERLY HILLS seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Birmingham Public Schools
High
Ernest W Seaholm High School
1,215 students · 09–12
● 53 opp8% FRL
Mid
Berkshire Middle School
655 students · 06–08
● 49 opp13% FRL
Mid
Birmingham Covington School
637 students · 03–08
● 48 opp4% FRL
Mid
Derby Middle School
626 students · 06–08
● 53 opp8% FRL
Elem
West Maple Elementary School
513 students · KG–05
● 48 opp7% FRL
Elem
Pierce Elementary School
478 students · PK–05
● 53 opp6% FRL
Elem
Harlan Elementary School
374 students · KG–05
● 47 opp9% FRL
Elem
Quarton Elementary
332 students · KG–05
● 53 opp1% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
20500 W 13 MILE RD, BEVERLY HILLS, MI 48025
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.