- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Grosse Pointe South High School
Federal NCES profile for Grosse Pointe South High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262574006220
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grosse Pointe South High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Grosse Pointe Farms · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Grosse Pointe South High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grosse Pointe South High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.
School address
District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262574006220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Grosse Pointe South High School shrank from 1,238 students in 2022-23 to 1,164 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 68.6 → 67.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 262574006220 · Grosse Pointe Farms, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,123 enr · 16.5:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Grosse Pointe North High School (924 students)
Grosse Pointe South High School shrank from 1,238 students in 2022-23 to 1,164 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 68.6 → 67.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Grosse Pointe South High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grosse Pointe South High School
1,123 students
- Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe North High School
924 students
- Parcells Middl
Parcells Middle School
671 students
- Brownell Middl
Brownell Middle School
605 students
- Pierce Middle
Pierce Middle School
570 students
- George Defer E
George Defer Elementary School
460 students
What this shows Grosse Pointe South High School reports 1,123 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grosse Pointe South High School compares
Grosse Pointe South High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 77% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,123 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,123
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Michigan - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.1%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Grosse Pointe South High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
District finance for Grosse Pointe Public Schools reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grosse Pointe South High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe North High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parcells Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brownell Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pierce Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Defer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grosse Pointe South High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,123 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Grosse Pointe South High School
How many students attend Grosse Pointe South High School?
Grosse Pointe South High School has 1,123 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,238 (2022-23) → 1,164 (2023-24), down 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grosse Pointe South High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grosse Pointe South High School is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grosse Pointe South High School?
12.3% of students at Grosse Pointe South High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grosse Pointe South High School?
The largest demographic group at Grosse Pointe South High School is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grosse Pointe South High School?
Grosse Pointe South High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grosse Pointe South High School rank among public schools in Grosse Pointe Farms?
By Resource Investment Index, Grosse Pointe South High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Grosse Pointe Public Schools?
Besides Grosse Pointe South High School, Grosse Pointe Public Schools also operates Grosse Pointe North High School (924 students), Parcells Middle School (671 students), and Brownell Middle School (605 students). See the Grosse Pointe Public Schools district page for the complete list.