High Schools in Grand Haven Area Public Schools

The Grand Haven Area Public Schools district in Michigan is home to three high schools: Grand Haven High School, Central High School, and Career Development School. While Grand Haven High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, the other two high schools face significant challenges.

Grand Haven High School is the clear standout, ranking 85th out of 743 Michigan high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 54% proficiency in M-Step Science, 47% in M-Step Social Studies, 71.1% in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and 43.3% in SAT Mathematics. In contrast, Central High School and Career Development School struggle, with Central High School ranking 561st out of 743 and Career Development School having a concerning 0% four-year graduation rate and a 33.3% dropout rate.

The data reveals a significant performance gap between Grand Haven High School and the other two high schools in the district. While Grand Haven High School has a 91.7% four-year graduation rate and a 3% dropout rate, Central High School has a 54.8% four-year graduation rate and a 19.3% dropout rate. Additionally, Central High School and Career Development School have much higher rates of chronic absenteeism, at 85% and an unknown percentage, respectively, compared to 48% at Grand Haven High School. These disparities raise concerns about the equity and quality of education across the district.