Wellspring Preparatory High School serves students in grades nine through 12, with a current enrollment of over 400 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Since 2010, this public charter school has been providing college preparatory education to the Grand Rapids neighborhood of Creston and the northeastern area.
As a college preparatory high school, Wellspring offers 18 advanced placement courses to its students, allowing them to earn college credit while in high school. The Early College Program, an educational plan that allows students to complete high school and earn an associate degree in a total of five years, is also available at Wellspring Preparatory Academy.
In addition to academic success, students are encouraged to participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities like art, politics, competitive sport teams and music. As the “Home of the Wolves,” Wellspring Preparatory Academy offers team sports including cross country, soccer, volleyball, track, golf, basketball and more.
The mission of Wellspring Preparatory Academy focuses on helping students excel in high school, preparing them for success in college and encouraging them to be involved members of their communities. Every aspect of Wellspring is guided by five simple principles rigor, relevance, relationships, responsibility and moral focus.
Wellspring Preparatory High School
School Details
Head of School
Emily Hurrell
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
67%
Niche Grade
B+
A+
A-
A-
B-
C
C+
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
26
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
48.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
914:1
Student Diversity
Female
53.7%
Male
46.3%
Black
41%
White
28.3%
Hispanic
21.2%
Two or more races
7.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
School Rankings
#6
Best Charter HS in Michigan
#13
Best Public HS Teachers in Michigan
#16
Most Diverse Public HS in Michigan
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Michigan State University
91 Students
Grand Valley State University
84 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
65 Students
Grand Rapids Community College
54 Students
Ferris State University
50 Students
Central Michigan University
48 Students
Wayne State University
40 Students
Western Michigan University
40 Students
Eastern Michigan University
32 Students
Calvin University
31 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
22 Students
Psychology
17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
14 Students
Photography
13 Students
Nursing
11 Students
Computer Science
9 Students
Education
9 Students
Biology
8 Students
Engineering
7 Students
Accounting
7 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/13/2024
We are a charter school, so our sports program is not as big or strong. I do like that it is a smaller high school, so it gives students more time with teachers. it also makes me feel safe that it is a smaller school. There are positive and negatives when it comes to a college prep school. I feel like the work is a little harder, but there is more of a chance to take AP classes and college classes.
12/31/2021
Wellspring is the perfect school for those who wish to challenge themselves academically. With its competitive atmosphere and college readiness standards, if you plan on pursuing higher education after high school Wellspring will help prepare you.
6/25/2021
The school has some great teachers however there are many problems with the amount of classes offered and the amount of different teachers per year. The school seems to be a rotating door for teachers, where most leave as soon as they can. I had some teachers leave mid year and damage my learning ability for this reason and it left a bad mark on my schooling experience. There are individual teachers that made it better but a negative experience over all.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/29/2017
I'm a Wellspring Parent and this is an amazing school! Love the college prep curriculum, even if your child is not a wiz-kid, they will benefit from the rigorous course load in preparation for some type of post-secondary education (college, trade, CC, military). Great faculty and staff. Kids are tho...
1/9/2013
Great college preparatory school with dedicated teachers, strong leadership and challenging academics. I love this school ... GO WELLSPRING PREP WOLVES!!!
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Map
List Price Range
$199K - $553K
Homes For Sale
35
Average Home Value
$300,413
Median Lot Size
10,890 Sq Ft
% Renters
29%
Average Household Income
$75,438
% of College Grads
34.7%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,426 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
36.6%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,525 - $3,090 per month
- The Grove
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 938+ Sq Ft
- 3240 Killian St
- Grand Rapids, MI
Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- K to 12th
- Charter
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
Parks in this Area
Riverside Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Disc Golf
Aberdeen Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Sweet Street Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Huff Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Briggs Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Grand Rapids Veterans Home Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
North East Citizens Action
A Grand Rapids suburb with large yards, interstate access and a local library
Wellspring Preparatory High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1031 Page St NE in Grand Rapids, MI. The school has a total enrollment of 355 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 34.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54.5% are proficient in reading. Wellspring Preparatory High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 67%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $300,413. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lighthouse Academy - Waalkes Campus, Lighthouse Academy - the Pier, NexTech High School, and more. Learn more about what Grand Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wellspring Preparatory High School.