Grosse Pointe South High School is a public high school of state and national historical significance serving the Detroit suburb of Grosse Pointe.
Serving 1,164 students in grades 9-12, Grosse Pointe South High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grosse Pointe South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grosse Pointe South High School's student population of 1,164 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1927
Colors
Blue, Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Grosse Pointe South High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grosse Pointe South High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#116 out of 3025 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
85%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Devil, Blue Devil
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grosse Pointe South High School's ranking?
Grosse Pointe South High School is ranked #116 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Grosse Pointe South High School often compared to?
Grosse Pointe South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grosse Pointe North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grosse Pointe South High School?
The graduation rate of Grosse Pointe South High School is 96%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Grosse Pointe South High School?
1,164 students attend Grosse Pointe South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Grosse Pointe South High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grosse Pointe South High School?
Grosse Pointe South High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grosse Pointe South High School offer ?
Grosse Pointe South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grosse Pointe South High School part of?
Grosse Pointe South High School is part of Grosse Pointe School District.
School Reviews
5 11/18/2020
This school is absolutely fantastic and caters to the students' interests while preparing them for college & life after education. South offers incredible electives that seek to quench the thirst of these bright young minds. South not boy teaches education, but instills in its students that people who generalize about large groups are not smart or critical thinking. South is a wonderful institution that grooms today's adolescence into tomorrow's adults.
2 5/16/2011
The attitude and behavior of the students who attend this school is shameful. They feel that they are better then anyone else and are very demeaning to others.
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