Big Rapids High School

Big Rapids High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
21175 15 Mile Rd,  Big Rapids, MI
Big Rapids Public Schools
3.7
2.8
747 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Ronald Pincumbe
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
52.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
300:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
89.4%
Black
4.1%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic
2.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Ferris State University 174 Students
Michigan State University 138 Students
Central Michigan University 109 Students
Grand Valley State University 93 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 76 Students
Western Michigan University 57 Students
Michigan Technological University 50 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 49 Students
Northern Michigan University 44 Students
Calvin University 32 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 35 Students
Business 31 Students
Biology 29 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Mechanical Engineering 12 Students
Music Performance 11 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 10 Students
Education 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 129 Reviews
4.0 Junior
1/30/2025
I have been going to Big Rapids Public schools since pre-school. One of the best things about Big Rapids is the teachers and staff, they are amazing. One of the worst parts is the lack of diversity and culture. We have about 90% white students about 10% are black, hispanic, and asian.
5.0 Senior
12/17/2024
Big rapids is a school where not only do the students get involved, but so do their families, and I see this especially in sports. We all rally together for the good of BR and put our thoughts to action for the good of the school. We are very invested in our sports, especially football, and that is something that the whole community participates in. There really is no downside to Big Rapids, unless you count the no phone rule, but that's kind of growing on me.
3.0 Alum
12/7/2024
I had a relatively good experience at Big Rapids High School. Many of the teachers I had were accommodating and helpful, and I knew where to go if I needed help with personal or academic issues.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 5 Reviews
1.0 student
4/6/2024
Going to this school every day makes me so nervous because you never know when someone’s gonna spread the next rumor about you.
2.0 parent
2/16/2024
I have had 3 students in this high school and with each has come unique experiences which has shaped my review.This district is more challenging than the districts within the area and with Ferris right there it does give more opportunities to the students. With all of that said they do have some sta...
5.0 parent
3/8/2023
I have one graduate and two current high school students at BRHS. While no school is perfect, BRHS gets a lot of things right. Adults care about kids...even when kids think otherwise. My kids are challenged by the classes offered at BRHS...and they have a lot to offer (great band, choir, theatre, an...
1.0 parent
12/18/2022
See this school has a lot of teachers that do not care enough about students to be teaching especially in the virtual school. If they were the type of school they say they are, they would actually answer emails and grade things in proper time instead of marking it late. Teachers and the entire schoo...

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Big Rapids High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Big Rapids, MI, in the Big Rapids neighborhood, and is served by the Big Rapids Public Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 747 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Big Rapids High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $249,845. Discover additional schools in the area, like Big Rapids Virtual School, Crossroads Charter Academy Middle/High School, Cross Academy, and more. Learn more about what Big Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Big Rapids High School.

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