Serving 273 students in grades 9-12, Grand Rapids Public Museum High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Rapids Public Museum High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Grand Rapids Public Museum High School's student population of 273 students has grown by 237% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 142% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grand Rapids Public Museum High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Rapids Public Museum High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1921 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
9%
Black
19%
18%
White
48%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Rapids Public Museum High School's ranking?
Grand Rapids Public Museum High School is ranked #1921 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Rapids Public Museum High School?
The graduation rate of Grand Rapids Public Museum High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Grand Rapids Public Museum High School?
273 students attend Grand Rapids Public Museum High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Grand Rapids Public Museum High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Rapids Public Museum High School?
Grand Rapids Public Museum High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grand Rapids Public Museum High School offer ?
Grand Rapids Public Museum High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Rapids Public Museum High School part of?
Grand Rapids Public Museum High School is part of Grand Rapids School District.
In what neighborhood is Grand Rapids Public Museum High School located?
Grand Rapids Public Museum High School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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