Big Rapids High School

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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
755 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Ronald Pincumbe
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
24
Science
20
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
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
87.2%
Two or more races
6.4%
Black
3.4%
Hispanic
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Asian
<1%
Hawaiian
<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 192 Students
Michigan State University 148 Students
Central Michigan University 121 Students
Grand Valley State University 99 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 78 Students
Western Michigan University 61 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 59 Students
Michigan Technological University 51 Students
Northern Michigan University 45 Students
Calvin University 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 35 Students
Business 34 Students
Biology 29 Students
Psychology 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Education 14 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 13 Students
Mechanical Engineering 12 Students
Elementary Education 11 Students
Welding Engineering Technician 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 121 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/19/2025
I really like this school it has helped me learn a lot more than I thought I would every learn, I have made amazing friends through the years that I have been there. The teachers are wonderful and are always willing to help you when you need it.
4.0 Senior
10/22/2025
I enjoyed my time at Big Rapids High School. It's not a lot compared to the big budget schools out there, but what more can you expect from a small town in the Midwest. I've never had a horrible experience with either the teachers or the staff. My biggest complaint is the lack of diverse clubs. There's a lot for band kids or sports kids to do after school, but not very much for people like me that don't fall into those categories to do.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 755 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. 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 3.55, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $258,732. 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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