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Grand Haven Area Public Schools

Michigan · Public School District
13
Schools
5,378
Students
$15,480
Per-Pupil Spend
+8% nat'l
32.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-20pp vs nat'l
86.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Grand Haven Area Public Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 5,378 students across 13 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,480 is near the national average for a US public school district. 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ferry SchoolPK–04204
Griffin Elementary SchoolPK–04335
Lake Hills Elementary SchoolPK–04273
Mary A White SchoolPK–04258
Peach Plains SchoolPK–04328
Robinson SchoolPK–04211
Rosy Mound SchoolPK–04293
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lakeshore Middle School07–08760
White Pines Intermediate School05–08762
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Career Development School09–128
Central High School09–12101
Grand Haven High School09–121,732
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Grand Haven Cyber SchoolKG–12113
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,480Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
45%
State
48.4%
Local (property tax)
44.8%
Federal
6.8%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (45%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
5,378
Students
32%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.7%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateMichigan →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Grand Haven Area Public Schools?
Grand Haven Area Public Schools has 13 public schools, serving a total of 5,378 students.
What is the graduation rate for Grand Haven Area Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 86.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Grand Haven Area Public Schools spend per student?
Grand Haven Area Public Schools spends $15,480 per pupil — 8% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Grand Haven Area Public Schools?
32% of students in Grand Haven Area Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Grand Haven Area Public Schools?
No, Grand Haven Area Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Grand Haven Area Public Schools serve?
Grand Haven Area Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Grand Haven Area Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Grand Haven Area Public Schools is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.