WHITE PINES INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
White Pines Intermediate School is a public middle school that is part of the Grand Haven Area Public Schools school district, located in GRAND HAVEN, MI with about 858 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, White Pines Intermediate 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.
White Pines Intermediate School is a public school located in Grand Haven, Michigan, serving students in grades 5 and 6 as part of the Grand Haven Area Public Schools (GHAPS) district. Situated on South Griffin Street, the school focuses on the critical transitional period between elementary and middle school, providing a supportive environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is aligned with district standards, emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging students to explore new interests and develop study habits necessary for higher grade levels.
Beyond the classroom, White Pines is deeply integrated into the larger Grand Haven community, benefiting from the resources and collaborative spirit of the GHAPS system. The school places a high value on building a positive school culture, often facilitating programs that promote inclusivity, student leadership, and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on a "middle-level" philosophy, the school aims to create a bridge that helps students navigate the complexities of adolescence while preparing them for the academic challenges they will face at the secondary level.
For more information, contact White Pines Intermediate School at (616) 850-6300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GRAND HAVEN, MI 49417-2727
(616) 850-6300
http://www.ghaps.org
WHITE PINES INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public school in GRAND HAVEN, MI with about 858 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Grand Haven Area Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 858
- Teachers:
- 47.55
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 858 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHITE PINES INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.