For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,171 students in Grosse Pointe, MI. The top ranked public high schools in Grosse Pointe, MI are Grosse Pointe South High School and Grosse Pointe North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grosse Pointe, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Grosse Pointe have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public high schools.
Grosse Pointe, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grosse Pointe South High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Grosse Pointe, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grosse Pointe South High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3500
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,164 students
Rank: #22.
Grosse Pointe North High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
707 Vernier Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3200
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,007 students
Rank: n/an/a
2940 Waukegan St Auburn Hills,
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 575-3768
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 575-3768
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Grosse Pointe, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Barnard Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
900 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Grades: 1-12
| 27 students
Barnes Early Childhood Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
20090 Morningside Dr
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Grades: PK
| n/a students
820 Beaconsfield Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-5000
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-5000
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Grosse Pointe, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Grosse Pointe, MI include Grosse Pointe South High School and Grosse Pointe North High School. Grosse Pointe has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public high schools are located in Grosse Pointe?
3 public high schools are located in Grosse Pointe.
What is the racial composition of students in Grosse Pointe?
Grosse Pointe public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Grosse Pointe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Grosse Pointe include: Grosse Pointe South High School vs. Grosse Pointe North High School, Grosse Pointe North High School vs. Grosse Pointe South High School
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