Wellspring Preparatory High School

1031 Page St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 284 students in grades 9-12, Wellspring Preparatory High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wellspring Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Wellspring Preparatory High School's student population of 284 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wellspring Preparatory High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wellspring Preparatory High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1183 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wellspring Preparatory High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wellspring Preparatory High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wellspring Preparatory High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wellspring Preparatory High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wellspring Preparatory High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wellspring Preparatory High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wellspring Preparatory High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wellspring Preparatory High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
40%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wellspring Preparatory High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
24%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wellspring Preparatory High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wellspring Preparatory High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wellspring Preparatory High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Wellspring Preparatory High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Wellspring Preparatory High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wellspring Preparatory High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wellspring Preparatory High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wellspring Preparatory High School's ranking?
Wellspring Preparatory High School is ranked #1183 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Wellspring Preparatory High School often compared to?
Wellspring Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like City Middlehigh, Northview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wellspring Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Wellspring Preparatory High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Wellspring Preparatory High School?
284 students attend Wellspring Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Wellspring Preparatory High School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wellspring Preparatory High School?
Wellspring Preparatory High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wellspring Preparatory High School offer ?
Wellspring Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wellspring Preparatory High School part of?
Wellspring Preparatory High School is part of Wellspring Preparatory High School District.
In what neighborhood is Wellspring Preparatory High School located?
Wellspring Preparatory High School is located in the Creston neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 6 other public schools located in Creston.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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