We're Ranked the #6 Charter High School
Grand River Preparatory High School outperforms the local school district, and it doesn’t stop there. Academic excellence is the cornerstone of our educational philosophy, which has earned us recognition. Our school’s dedication to academic excellence and moral focus is evident in the recognition we’ve earned, emphasizing our commitment to preparing students to succeed in life.
Grand River Prep is the #6 Charter High School
Grand River Preparatory High School has been named the #6 charter high school in the state of Michigan by Niche, an organization that specializes in data and rankings. We're ranked the #4 charter high school in Grand Rapids, the #2 best college prep high school, and received an overall grade of A- on Niche's report card.Learn More
Principal Mike Irwin is a #MICharter Hero
Principal Irwin was recognized as April 2024's #MICharter Hero. He was nominated by more than five of his staff members! Read more about the recognition here.
2022-23 School Letter Grade
Grand River Preparatory High School earned an A letter grade in graduation rate according to the 2022-23 Michigan School Grades System.
2024 College Success Award Winner
Grand River Prep has been awarded the 2024 College Success Award from GreatSchools.org, recognizing us as one of 1,436 schools across 19 states excelling in college preparation. This award highlights our success in preparing our students to succeed after high school, including whether they enroll in college, are ready for college-level work, and persist into their second year.
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We've Earned Platinum Recognition
Our commitment to college readiness for all has earned us Platinum recognition on the 2023 AP School Honor Roll.
AP Score Report
NHA Shines: Stanford's CREDO Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.Learn More About Stanford's Study
Where Students Succeed
Grand River Preparatory High School outperforms the local district in English language arts and math on the state test.
Grand River Prep Parent
"The faculty is amazing at Grand River Prep! Students are thoroughly prepared for college."
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