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Grosse Pointe Public Schools

Michigan · Public School District
12
Schools
6,421
Students
$23,826
Per-Pupil Spend
+66% nat'l
21.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-31pp vs nat'l
94.5%
Graduation Rate
+8.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Grosse Pointe Public Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 6,421 students across 12 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,826 is above average for a US public school district. Only 21% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 55/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brownell Middle School05–08577
Parcells Middle School05–08677
Pierce Middle School05–08529
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Grosse Pointe North High School09–121,081
Grosse Pointe South High School09–121,238
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,826+66% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
41%
State
54.1%
Local (property tax)
40.7%
Federal
5.2%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (41%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
6,421
Students
21%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.5%
Opportunity Score55/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.5% graduation rate — 8.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $23,826 per pupil — 66% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 21% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Grosse Pointe Public Schools?
Grosse Pointe Public Schools has 12 public schools, serving a total of 6,421 students.
What is the graduation rate for Grosse Pointe Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 94.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Grosse Pointe Public Schools spend per student?
Grosse Pointe Public Schools spends $23,826 per pupil — 66% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Grosse Pointe Public Schools?
21% of students in Grosse Pointe Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Grosse Pointe Public Schools?
No, Grosse Pointe Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Grosse Pointe Public Schools serve?
Grosse Pointe Public Schools serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Grosse Pointe Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Grosse Pointe Public Schools is 55/100. 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.