Is Wellspring Preparatory High School a good school?

Wellspring Preparatory High School ranks in the bottom 20.6% of Michigan high schools.

How many students attend Wellspring Preparatory High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 307 students attended Wellspring Preparatory High School.

What is the racial makeup of Wellspring Preparatory High School?

Students at Wellspring Preparatory High School are 41% African American, 28% White, 21% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Wellspring Preparatory High School

Summary:

Wellspring Preparatory High School is a public charter high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a declining student population of 307 in the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a diverse student body, with a majority of African American (41.04%) and Hispanic (21.17%) students.

Academically, Wellspring Preparatory High School has struggled, with only 24.4% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step/Science, 26.7% in M-Step/Social Studies, and 22.9% in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, all significantly lower than state averages. The school's graduation rates have fluctuated between 68.4% and 83.5%, lower than nearby schools like Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh (92.3%) and Grand Rapids Public Museum High (93.1%). Additionally, Wellspring Preparatory High School has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 51%, much higher than the state average and nearby schools.

The school serves a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 72.64% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the need for additional support and resources for these students. Wellspring Preparatory High School has also seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, from 54th out of 799 Michigan high schools in 2013-2014 to 590th out of 743 in 2023-2024. While the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, it generally underperforms compared to nearby schools like Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh and Grand Rapids Public Museum High, which have significantly higher academic proficiency, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1031 Page St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 235-9500

District: Wellspring Preparatory High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
590^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,491

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 307

Racial breakdown:

African American:

41.0%

White:

28.3%

Hispanic:

21.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wellspring Preparatory High School ranks worse than 79.4% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.48. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Wellspring Preparatory High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Wellspring Preparatory High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (41%), White (28.3%), Hispanic (21.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wellspring Preparatory High School is 16.2. (See more...)

Compare Wellspring Preparatory High School employs 18.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wellspring Preparatory High School is $15,491.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Wellspring Preparatory High School 590^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Wellspring Preparatory High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Wellspring Preparatory High School 525^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Wellspring Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2013	89.79	62^nd	805	92.3%
2014	90.08	54^th	799	93.2%
2015	84.71	101^st	832	87.9%
2016	56.96	354^th	852	58.5%
2017	58.85	299^th	835	64.2%
2018	56.93	339^th	824	58.9%
2019	38.48	413^th	666	38.0%
2021	51.37	242^nd	561	56.9%
2022	66.95	179^th	531	66.3%
2023	46.70	374^th	735	49.1%
2024	21.48	590^th	743	20.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wellspring Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	60.48	263^rd	755	65.2%
2019	39.10	343^rd	532	35.5%
2021	40.55	261^st	417	37.4%
2023	46.12	330^th	614	46.3%
2024	22.61	529^th	654	19.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Wellspring Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	41.12	420^th	710	40.8%
2019	34.53	380^th	554	31.4%
2021	39.31	281^st	462	39.2%
2023	35.68	394^th	611	35.5%
2024	11.21	555^th	619	10.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Wellspring Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	59.36	281^st	707	60.3%
2019	33.75	380^th	543	30.0%
2021	51.94	193^rd	472	59.1%
2022	92.61	37^th	440	91.6%
2023	50.72	288^th	611	52.9%
2024	29.10	459^th	633	27.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Wellspring Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	42.57	117^th	254	53.9%
2024	42.39	95^th	188	49.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wellspring Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	22.61	149^th	201	25.9%
2019	44.45	51^st	97	47.4%
2021	59.99	24^th	64	62.5%

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Rank History for White students at Wellspring Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	85.00	79^th	708	88.8%
2019	63.02	195^th	582	66.5%
2021	88.74	51^st	516	90.1%
2023	81.33	96^th	647	85.2%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a student
Saturday, January 26, 2013

This is the poorest excuse for a school that I have ever encountered. If you value your child's education, mental stablitiy, well-being and sanity, you should look to a different school. I cannot stress enough how unacceptable this school is. If you want more information on why this school is so terrible, feel free to email me at [email protected]. I'd be more than happy to help another child from having to endure this terrible place. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Wellspring Preparatory High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	60	18	3	11	0	0	8	100
2012	112	34	4	23	0	0	17	190
2013	186	51	7	43	1	0	15	303
2014	217	59	9	57	1	0	15	358
2015	225	76	10	85	1	0	16	413
2016	227	105	11	101	1	0	24	469
2017	194	123	11	102	0	0	27	457
2018	189	126	11	97	3	2	29	457
2019	176	135	10	79	4	1	25	430
2020	139	138	7	81	3	1	29	398
2021	136	134	7	73	3	0	26	379
2022	113	148	10	68	1	1	14	355
2023	87	126	5	65	0	0	24	307

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wellspring Preparatory High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	100	6.9	14.4	41
2012	190	9.3	20.2	45.8
2013	303	15.7	19.2	49.8
2014	358	18.6	19.1	46.4
2015	413	18.0	22.9	44.3
2016	469	21.0	22.3	48
2017	457	24.9	18.2	45.3
2018	457	24.7	18.4	52.3
2019	430	22.3	19.2	59.8
2020	398	18.9	21.0	61.1
2021	379	17.6	21.5	61.5
2022	355	21.1	16.8	70.1
2023	307	18.8	16.2	72.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wellspring Preparatory High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	100	6.9	14.4	41
2012	190	9.3	20.2	45.8
2013	303	15.7	19.2	49.8
2014	358	18.6	19.1	46.4
2015	413	18.0	22.9	44.3
2016	469	21.0	22.3	48
2017	457	24.9	18.2	45.3
2018	457	24.7	18.4	52.3
2019	430	22.3	19.2	59.8
2020	398	18.9	21.0	61.1
2021	379	17.6	21.5	61.5
2022	355	21.1	16.8	70.1
2023	307	18.8	16.2	72.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wellspring Preparatory High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$621 (6.5%)	$9,002 (93.5%)	$9,623
2020	$784 (7.9%)	$9,084 (92.1%)	$9,868
2021	$916 (8.9%)	$9,328 (91.1%)	$10,244
2022	$1,921 (14.5%)	$11,348 (85.5%)	$13,270
2023	$1,804 (11.6%)	$13,687 (88.4%)	$15,491

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wellspring Preparatory High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 413^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 374^th of 735 High schools	11.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Wellspring Preparatory High School)	38	31.4	6.6%
11th Grade Social Studies (Wellspring Preparatory High School)	38	31.4	6.6%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Wellspring Preparatory High School)	53.2	54.7	1.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Wellspring Preparatory High School)	53.2	54.7	1.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wellspring Preparatory High School)	24.1	22.6	1.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wellspring Preparatory High School)	24.1	22.6	1.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	29.9	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	430	307	28.6%
African American	135	126	6.7%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	10	5	50%
Hispanic	79	65	17.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	176	87	50.6%
Two or More Races	25	24	4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.8%	72.6%	12.9%

Schools Near Wellspring Preparatory High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)	M-Step Math (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wellspring Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1031 Page St NE	Grand Rapids	49505	Kent County	Wellspring Preparatory High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 235-9500	307	19	16.2	72.6%	87 (28.3%)	126 (41.0%)	65 (21.2%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.8%)	21.5	590^th of 743 public high schools	20.6%		46.7	374^th of 735 public high schools	49.1%	216			22.9					24.4		26.7	$15,491	$1,804	$13,687
City MiddleHigh	Public	7-12	1720 Plainfield Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49505	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2380	908	40	22.9	39.5%	469 (51.7%)	104 (11.5%)	222 (24.4%)	55 (6.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.1%)	98.9	5^th of 743 public high schools	99.3%		99.6	3^rd of 735 public high schools	99.6%	2	91.8	55.3	91.7	68.3	74.3	55.4	63.4	73.3	54.7	70.0	$14,764	$3,146	$11,618
Lighthouse Academy The Pier	Public, Charter	9-12	703 Ball Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Lighthouse Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(616) 304-8537	31	3	9.7	90.3%	3 (9.7%)	23 (74.2%)	4 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)								(n/a)											$31,647	$12,776	$18,871
Empower U	Public	6-12	225 Mayfield Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 410-4860	150	29	5.1	32.7%	92 (61.3%)	25 (16.7%)	17 (11.3%)	6 (4.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.0%)								(n/a)
Innovation Central High	Public	9-12	421 Fountain St NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2310	523	32	16.3	89.3%	36 (6.9%)	193 (36.9%)	265 (50.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.4%)	9.8	667^th of 743 public high schools	10.2%		7.4	683^rd of 735 public high schools	7.1%	16			15.7					8.8		21.3	$20,064	$4,788	$15,276
Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh	Public	7-12	421 Fountain St NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2405	180	10	18.0	61.1%	87 (48.3%)	42 (23.3%)	31 (17.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	17 (9.4%)	81.8	102^nd of 743 public high schools	86.3%		71.9	174^th of 735 public high schools	76.3%	72	65.5		66.7		40.0	24.0	17.2	54.2	24.1	45.8	$16,888	$3,323	$13,565
Grand Rapids Learning Center	Public	9-12	435 Fulton St E	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2010	42	1	42.0	71.4%	7 (16.7%)	17 (40.5%)	15 (35.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)								(n/a)								33.3			$28,320	$3,371	$24,949
NexTech High School	Public, Charter	9-12	801 Broadway Ave NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	NexTech High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 458-4992	140	6	23.3	81.4%	62 (44.3%)	36 (25.7%)	33 (23.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.4%)	23.1	574^th of 743 public high schools	22.7%		31.4	508^th of 735 public high schools	30.9%	66			26.8					25.6		25.6	$9,847	$2,434	$7,412
Grand Rapids Public Museum High	Public	9-12	54 Jefferson Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-6450	273	17	16.5	54.9%	132 (48.4%)	51 (18.7%)	69 (25.3%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.9%)	53.5	311^th of 743 public high schools	58.1%		67.7	198^th of 735 public high schools	73.1%	113			57.8	9.4				37.5		46.9	$17,426	$3,557	$13,869
Kent Education CenterBeltline	Public	9-12	1606 Leffingwell Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 410-4760	46	11	4.1	69.6%	22 (47.8%)	14 (30.4%)	5 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.9%)								(n/a)

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