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Wellspring Preparatory High School

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Wellspring Preparatory High School ranks 568 th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

568^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 29% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Wellspring Preparatory High School is a small public charter high school in Grand Rapids, MI, serving 267 students in grades 9-12, where about 77% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school currently holds a 1-star rating and ranks 568th out of 800 Michigan high schools, a significant decline from its peak ranking of 179th in 2021-2022.

Academic performance at Wellspring trails state averages considerably. Only 26.3% of students are proficient in SAT reading and writing versus 52.1% statewide, and math proficiency is especially concerning—just 10.3% of 10th graders meet state benchmarks compared to 31.5% statewide. The graduation rate of 70.7% falls well below the state average of 84%, while the dropout rate of 18.4% is more than 2.5 times the state norm. Chronic absenteeism affects 54.5% of students, nearly double the state average, and has remained persistently high for five straight years—a factor that likely drives many of the academic struggles. When compared to nearby options, the contrast is stark: City High Middle School, less than a mile away, ranks 6th in the state with a 100% graduation rate and test scores 3-4 times higher. Grand Rapids Public Museum High also outperforms Wellspring significantly, with a 92.7% graduation rate and 65.1% SAT reading proficiency. Wellspring does fare better than NexTech High School in graduation rate (70.7% vs. 52.3%).

There are some bright spots worth noting. White students at Wellspring rank in the 79th percentile statewide, and African American students rank in the 49th percentile—both better than the school's overall standing. However, female students and those from low-income backgrounds continue to struggle significantly. The school spends $18,106 per student, notably higher than City High's $14,894, yet produces far weaker outcomes, raising questions about resource effectiveness. Performance has also been highly volatile year-to-year, suggesting possible leadership or curriculum instability. For parents considering Wellspring, the primary concerns are attendance, math achievement, and graduation rates. The school's ability to succeed with some student groups shows potential, but addressing the absenteeism crisis appears essential before broader academic gains can be expected.

267

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,106

Per pupil spending ?

76.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1031 Page St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 235-9500

District: Wellspring Preparatory High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

43.4%

White:

21.0%

Hispanic:

19.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 58th percentile in 2016 → 29th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (29% vs 43% meeting standards)

!Graduation rate below the Michigan average (71% vs 84%)

!Dropout rate above the Michigan average (18% vs 7%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school29%

District avg29%

Michigan avg43%

568^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Bottom 29%▼ down 29 pts since 2016

From top 42% (2016) to bottom 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

469^th of 625Wellspring Preparatory High School among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	25.5	568 of 800	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	13.6	635 of 739	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	21.5	590 of 743	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	46.7	374 of 735	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	66.9	179 of 531	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.4	242 of 561	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.5	413 of 666	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.9	339 of 824	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.9	299 of 835	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.0	354 of 852	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	84.7	101 of 832	87.9%	★★★★☆
2014	90.1	54 of 799	93.2%	★★★★★
2013	89.8	62 of 805	92.3%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	42.4	129 of 252	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.4	95 of 188	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.6	117 of 254	53.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	15.4	578 of 686	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	16.2	525 of 629	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	11.2	555 of 619	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	35.7	394 of 611	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.3	281 of 462	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.5	380 of 554	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.1	420 of 710	40.8%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2021	60.0	24 of 64	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.4	51 of 97	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	22.6	149 of 201	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	30.4	520 of 719	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	25.2	483 of 635	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.6	529 of 654	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	46.1	330 of 614	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.6	261 of 417	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.1	343 of 532	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	60.5	263 of 755	65.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	35.5	447 of 693	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	7.6	585 of 628	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	29.1	459 of 633	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	50.7	288 of 611	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	92.6	37 of 440	91.6%	★★★★★
2021	51.9	193 of 472	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.7	380 of 543	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.4	281 of 707	60.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	69.7	143 of 671	78.7%	★★★★☆
2023	81.3	96 of 647	85.2%	★★★★☆
2021	88.7	51 of 516	90.1%	★★★★★
2019	63.0	195 of 582	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	85.0	79 of 708	88.8%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)79th percentile+50 vs school

Hispanic (2021)62nd percentile+6 vs school

African American (2026)49th percentile+20 vs school

Male (2026)35th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)28th percentile~ school

Female (2026)16th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts46%-13 vs state

Social Studies27%-16 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing26%-26 vs state

Science24%-12 vs state

Mathematics18%-14 vs state

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by a student
Saturday, January 26, 2013

This is the poorest excuse for a school that I have ever encountered. If you value your child's education, mental stablitiy, well-being and sanity, you should look to a different school. I cannot stress enough how unacceptable this school is. If you want more information on why this school is so terrible, feel free to email me at [email protected]. I'd be more than happy to help another child from having to endure this terrible place. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)			PSAT Mathematics (2026)			SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)	M-Step Math (2026)	M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wellspring Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1031 Page St NE	Grand Rapids	49505	Kent County	Wellspring Preparatory High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 235-9500	267	17	15.7	76.8%	56 (21.0%)	116 (43.4%)	53 (19.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	38 (14.2%)	25.5	568^th of 800 public high schools	29.0%		13.6	635^th of 739 public high schools	14.1%	67		48.8	41.4		23.3	10.3	26.3	382.6				23.7		27.0	$18,106	$1,376	$16,730
Bethany Based School	Public	6-12	901 Eastern Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 245-7708	12	2	7.5	50.0%	9 (75.0%)	1 (8.3%)	2 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$28,439	$6,121	$22,319
City High Middle School	Public	7-12	1720 Plainfield Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49505	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2380	955	43	22.0	29.7%	560 (58.6%)	76 (8.0%)	186 (19.5%)	59 (6.2%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (7.2%)	98	6^th of 800 public high schools	99.3%		99.9	3^rd of 739 public high schools	99.6%	3	97.2	95.9	95.2	50.6	72.1	66.7	94.9	73.2	80.0	64.0	58.8	59.4	82.5	71.0	$14,894	$1,547	$13,347
Lighthouse Academy The Pier	Public, Charter	9-12	703 Ball Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Lighthouse Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(616) 304-8537	7	2	3.2		1 (14.3%)	5 (71.4%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$42,111	$17,866	$24,245
Empower U	Public	6-12	225 Mayfield Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 410-4860	188	38	4.9	41.5%	106 (56.4%)	36 (19.1%)	28 (14.9%)	8 (4.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.8%)								(n/a)
Innovation Central High	Public	9-12	421 Fountain St NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2310	386	28	13.8	83.2%	37 (9.6%)	137 (35.5%)	187 (48.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.7%)	17.2	627^th of 800 public high schools	21.6%		13.4	638^th of 739 public high schools	13.7%	11		34.6	34.1		10.2	8.8	30.9	403.5				22.7		31.8	$23,713	$3,304	$20,409
Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh	Public	7-12	421 Fountain St NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2405	184	11	16.1	55.4%	86 (46.7%)	41 (22.3%)	30 (16.3%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	23 (12.5%)	51.3	351^st of 800 public high schools	56.1%		66.4	213^th of 739 public high schools	71.2%	138	50.0	55.2	71.9	13.9	10.3	21.9	59.1	434.5	25.0	1668.8	36.1	22.7	38.9	63.6	$17,580	$2,219	$15,361
Grand Rapids Learning Center	Public	9-12	435 Fulton St E	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2010	39	2	19.5	64.1%	10 (25.6%)	12 (30.8%)	15 (38.5%)	1 (2.6%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.1	617^th of 800 public high schools	22.9%		94.5	32^nd of 739 public high schools	95.7%	585							443.6	390.7				21.4		21.4	$30,798	$1,722	$29,075
NexTech High School	Public, Charter	9-12	801 Broadway Ave NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	NexTech High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 458-4992	144	9	15.2	84.7%	58 (40.3%)	35 (24.3%)	42 (29.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.3%)	24.4	577^th of 800 public high schools	27.9%		9.8	669^th of 739 public high schools	9.5%	92		50.0	38.1		386.7	362.9	30.2	365.3				23.8		26.2	$11,309	$2,056	$9,253
Grand Rapids Public Museum High	Public	9-12	54 Jefferson Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-6450	267	16	16.3	49.4%	125 (46.8%)	50 (18.7%)	61 (22.8%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.7%)	48.7	382^nd of 800 public high schools	52.3%		59.6	273^rd of 739 public high schools	63.1%	109		54.7	58.5		7.6	12.3	65.1	17.5				47.6		44.4	$18,113	$1,892	$16,221

Frequently Asked Questions about Wellspring Preparatory High School

What is the racial makeup of Wellspring Preparatory High School?

Students at Wellspring Preparatory High School are 43% African American, 21% White, 20% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races.

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Wellspring Preparatory High School

How many students attend Wellspring Preparatory High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 267 students attended Wellspring Preparatory High School.

Is Wellspring Preparatory High School a good school?

Wellspring Preparatory High School ranks 568^th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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