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Grand Rapids Public Museum High

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Grand Rapids Public Museum High ranks 382 nd of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

382^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 52% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Grand Rapids Public Museum High is a small, public high school in Grand Rapids, MI, serving 267 students in grades 9-12 within the Grand Rapids Public Schools district.

This school stands out as a high-achieving option in its area, with a graduation rate of 92.7%—far above the district's 83.2% and the state's 84.0%. Its dropout rate is remarkably low at just 1.8%, compared to a district rate of 10.7%. Students here perform well above district averages in science (47.6% proficient vs. 27.5%), social studies (44.4% vs. 36.5%), and SAT reading/writing (65.1% vs. 47%). The school is particularly effective for African American students, who rank in the 83rd percentile statewide, and white students, who have earned 4-star ratings for three consecutive years. When compared to nearby schools like Innovation Central High (where only 30.9% are proficient in reading/writing) or Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue (29.8%), Grand Rapids Public Museum High's 65.1% proficiency rate is more than double—making it one of the top-performing high schools in this cluster, alongside Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh.

However, there are important challenges to consider. Mathematics proficiency is critically low—only 17.5% of 11th graders are proficient in SAT math, below both district (20.5%) and state (26.5%) averages, and just 7.55% of 9th graders meet PSAT math benchmarks. This suggests a systemic weakness in math that isn't being overcome despite strong literacy outcomes. Additionally, chronic absenteeism affects 41.4% of students, nearly matching the district's rate and far exceeding the state's 27.9%. The school's overall state ranking has also been volatile, ranging from a 4-star rating (73rd percentile) to a 1-star rating (22nd percentile) in recent years, with the most recent ranking dropping to the 52nd percentile. For parents, this school offers excellent literacy, science, and graduation outcomes for engaged students, but math support and attendance should be key questions to explore.

267

Students ?

16.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,113

Per pupil spending ?

49.4%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

54 Jefferson Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4304

(616) 819-6450

District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.8%

Hispanic:

22.8%

African American:

18.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 74th percentile in 2021 → 52nd in 2026

Strengths

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

✓Above the Michigan median (52nd percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (41% vs 28% Michigan)

!Ranking has slipped — down 22 percentile points since 2021

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school39%

District avg33%

Michigan avg43%

382^nd of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 48%▼ down 22 pts since 2021

From top 26% (2021) to top 48% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 10High Schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools

480^th of 625Grand Rapids Public Schools 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	56.2	381 of 838	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	35.6	500 of 821	39.1%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	48.7	382 of 800	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.6	273 of 739	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.5	311 of 743	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.7	198 of 735	73.1%	★★★★☆
2022	31.4	413 of 531	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	65.5	145 of 561	74.2%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	75.2	42 of 252	83.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	53.5	281 of 686	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.4	224 of 629	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.0	243 of 619	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.1	273 of 611	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.9	127 of 462	72.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	32.9	183 of 259	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	41.8	115 of 195	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	67.4	50 of 190	73.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	50.1	347 of 719	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	72.9	131 of 635	79.4%	★★★★☆
2024	50.8	296 of 654	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.6	107 of 614	82.6%	★★★★☆
2021	61.6	133 of 417	68.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	45.0	366 of 693	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	83.9	73 of 628	88.4%	★★★★☆
2024	68.0	170 of 633	73.1%	★★★★☆
2023	79.5	107 of 611	82.5%	★★★★☆
2021	67.8	112 of 472	76.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	64.1	192 of 671	71.4%	★★★★☆
2025	73.2	142 of 639	77.8%	★★★★☆
2024	70.1	160 of 638	74.9%	★★★★☆
2023	78.6	115 of 647	82.2%	★★★★☆
2021	77.9	83 of 516	83.9%	★★★★☆

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)

High school

African American (2026)83rd percentile+31 vs school

White (2026)71st percentile+19 vs school

Female (2026)59th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)52nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)47th percentile-5 vs school

Hispanic (2026)29th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing65%+13 vs state

English Language Arts57%~ state avg

Science48%+12 vs state

Social Studies44%~ state avg

Mathematics10%-22 vs state

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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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th 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
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
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
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 University Preparatory Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	512 Division Ave S	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(616) 819-1010	494	30	16.4	74.9%	29 (5.9%)	230 (46.6%)	209 (42.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.9%)	21.5	600^th of 800 public high schools	25.0%		59.3	278^th of 739 public high schools	62.4%	322	45.6	45.1	55.2	8.9	12.2	12.1	27.9	6.6	27.6	38.6	11.8	28.6	17.7	14.8	30.4	26.2	$18,692	$2,229	$16,463
Covenant High School Grand Rapids	Public, Charter	9-12	50 Antoine St SW	Grand Rapids	49507	Kent County	Covenant High School Grand Rapids	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 364-2000	218	11	19.1	—	17 (7.8%)	110 (50.5%)	78 (35.8%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.1%)								(n/a)							381.0	313.0						2068.5			$15,159	$1,129	$14,030
Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue	Public	7-12	327 Rumsey St SW	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-4134	378	18	21.1	67.7%	2 (0.5%)	19 (5.0%)	352 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	14.5	662^nd of 800 public high schools	17.3%		10.5	661^st of 739 public high schools	10.6%	1	50.0	27.7	31.7	14.3	351.2	350.2	29.8	411.6		21.7		13.0	27.1	10.5	31.4	28.1	$17,571	$2,168	$15,403
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
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
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Rapids Public Museum High

How many students attend Grand Rapids Public Museum High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 267 students attended Grand Rapids Public Museum High.

What is the racial makeup of Grand Rapids Public Museum High?

Students at Grand Rapids Public Museum High are 47% White, 23% Hispanic, 19% African American, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Grand Rapids Public Museum High in?

Grand Rapids Public Schools

Is Grand Rapids Public Museum High a good school?

Grand Rapids Public Museum High ranks 382^nd of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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