GROSSE POINTE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

Grosse Pointe South High School is a public high school that is part of the Grosse Pointe Public Schools school district, located in GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI with about 1,615 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 87 teachers, Grosse Pointe South High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Grosse Pointe South High School, located in the affluent suburb of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, is a highly regarded public secondary institution serving students in grades 9–12. Steeped in tradition and academic rigor, the school is well-known for its historic campus, which features a distinctive collegiate-style architecture that has become a landmark in the community. As a cornerstone of the Grosse Pointe Public School System, the school consistently maintains a reputation for high academic standards, preparing a large majority of its graduates for matriculation into competitive colleges and universities.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Grosse Pointe South offers a robust extracurricular environment that emphasizes student engagement in the arts, athletics, and various niche clubs. The school’s athletic programs, often competing under the "Blue Devils" moniker, frequently see success at the state level, further contributing to a strong sense of school spirit. By balancing a demanding college-preparatory focus with diverse opportunities for personal development, the school remains a focal point of the Grosse Pointe community and a top-rated institution within the state of Michigan.

For more information, contact Grosse Pointe South High School at (313) 432-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11 GROSSE POINTE BLVD
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI 48236-3711
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GROSSE POINTE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI with about 1,615 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,615
Teachers:
87.36
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,615 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GROSSE POINTE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.3%
Black or African American
7.6%
Hispanic/Latino
3.0%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.