At Goodwillie Environmental School, students can learn outdoors and get a hands-on education. Fifth and sixth grade Forest Hills Public School students can apply to this magnet school to discover their strengths through project-based learning.
Since 1999, Goodwillie Environmental has provided students with the unique opportunity to learn outdoors in nearly all kinds of weather. This magnet school was made possible thanks to generous donations by the Goodwillie and Nelson families. The current building was built in 2001 and became Michigan’s first LEED-certified Green School. Students embark on a hike through nearby Seidman Park at the beginning of every school year to start their one-of-a-kind academic journey.
Core academic classes are integrated with environmental studies through engaging activities. While there aren’t any world language classes, students learn about international cultures and languages through focused projects. The school offers band and orchestra and puts on multiple musicals throughout the year. An Artists in Residence program connects local, professional artists with students for inspiration and enhanced education.
Any student curious about nature, excited about physical activity and prepared to be persistent about learning can be nominated for this hands-on middle school. Goodwillie Environmental is a competitive choice for middle and high school preparation in the Forest Hills district.
Goodwillie Environmental School
Public Elementary School
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Grade 5-6
8400 2 Mile Rd NE,
Ada, MI
Forest Hills Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Tim Hollern
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
4
Full Time Teachers
4
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
50%
Female
50%
White
92.3%
Two or more races
3.8%
Hispanic
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/29/2021
as a student that attended this is the school to go to ask the teachers about Lydia Morey that's me!
1/22/2015
State of the art. These kids want for nothing, other than the fact that the heat/cooling isn't always perfect. But it is an environmental school!
1/22/2015
The curriculum is fantastic. Scheduling is a bit tough unless your child knows what they are going to be when they grow up when they are 10! The counseling staff is over-worked. Study hours and tutoring after school is offered and very accessible.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/4/2023
This school completely changed who I was as a person, and was by far the best two years of my life. The staff and student body are fantastic, and I have many lifelong friends I made at this school!
4/20/2022
I attended this school, It was the two best years of school you can ask for! I learned lots, and was taught by such amazing teachers! I LOVE IT!
7/21/2020
HORRIBLE!!! It was the worst 2 years of my life.
12/9/2015
Goodwillie Environmental School changed my life. I learned so much more when I was experiencing the outdoors hands on instead of sitting in a classroom looking at a picture of a tree in a textbook. When I was in fifth grade, an alumni from GES and also the Island School gave a presentation to us abo...
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