Enrollment
267
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Rapids, MI
Wellspring Preparatory High School
Federal NCES profile for Wellspring Preparatory High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260098108149Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wellspring Preparatory High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #10 of 22
- high schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wellspring Preparatory High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wellspring Preparatory High School ranks #10 of 22 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Wellspring Preparatory High School · Michigan
NCES ID 260098108149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wellspring Preparatory High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wellspring Preparatory High School
Wellspring Preparatory High School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 267 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 267 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 479 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #298.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 84.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 136 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 267 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Grand Rapids's high schools, it stands alongside Grand River Preparatory High School (635 students): Wellspring Preparatory High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 21.2:1).
Wellspring Preparatory High School is a single-school charter district, so Wellspring Preparatory High School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wellspring Preparatory High School compares
Wellspring Preparatory High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
84.3%
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
$13,141
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 43.4%
White 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 14.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Wellspring Preparatory High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wellspring Preparatory High School, which includes Wellspring Preparatory High School.
$13,141
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.8%
State 70.4%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar high schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Grand River Preparatory High School
Standard public school
635 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
West Michigan Aviation Academy
Standard public school
600 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Innovation Central High
Standard public school
386 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids
Alternative education program
218 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Nextech High School
Standard public school
144 students 24:1 students per teacher
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
Alternative education program
99 students 33:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~267 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wellspring Preparatory High School
How many students attend Wellspring Preparatory High School?
Wellspring Preparatory High School has 267 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellspring Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellspring Preparatory High School is 14.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% lower 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 Wellspring Preparatory High School?
64.8% of students at Wellspring Preparatory High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wellspring Preparatory High School?
The largest demographic group at Wellspring Preparatory High School is African American at 43.4% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wellspring Preparatory High School?
Wellspring Preparatory High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wellspring Preparatory High School rank among high schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Wellspring Preparatory High School ranks #10 of 22 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
Is Wellspring Preparatory High School a good school?
Wellspring Preparatory High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wellspring Preparatory High School?
None; Wellspring Preparatory High School is a single-school charter district, and Wellspring Preparatory High School is its only campus.
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