Grosse Pointe North High School is a public high school in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. North is a four-year comprehensive high school with an enrollment of around 1,400 and expected 2016 graduating class of 350.
Serving 1,007 students in grades 9-12, Grosse Pointe North High School ranks in the top 30% 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 38% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,007 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grosse Pointe North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grosse Pointe North High School's student population of 1,007 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,007 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Rankings
Grosse Pointe North High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grosse Pointe North High School is 0.56, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#640 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
31%
18%
White
59%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Norseman Framelessupright=0.35left
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grosse Pointe North High School's ranking?
Grosse Pointe North High School is ranked #640 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Grosse Pointe North High School often compared to?
Grosse Pointe North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grosse Pointe South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grosse Pointe North High School?
The graduation rate of Grosse Pointe North High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Grosse Pointe North High School?
1,007 students attend Grosse Pointe North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Grosse Pointe North High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grosse Pointe North High School?
Grosse Pointe North High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grosse Pointe North High School offer ?
Grosse Pointe North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grosse Pointe North High School part of?
Grosse Pointe North High School is part of Grosse Pointe School District.
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