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
18:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
67%
Niche Grade
B
A+
B+
B+
B-
C
C+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.4
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Reading Proficiency
54.5%
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Math Proficiency
34.5%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
15
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Full Time Teachers
15
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Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1110
Math
540
Verbal
560
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Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
27
Reading
27
Science
27
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Number of AP Courses
12
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AP Pass Rate
48.8%
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AP Math Enrollment
Average
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Average
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
914:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
53.9%
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Male
46.1%
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Black
49%
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White
18.6%
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Hispanic
16.7%
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Two or more races
14.2%
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Native American
<1%
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Hawaiian
<1%
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Asian
<1%
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School Rankings
#8
Best Charter HS in Michigan
#18
Best HS for the Arts in Michigan
#19
Best Public HS Teachers 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
93 Students
Grand Valley State University
78 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
59 Students
Ferris State University
51 Students
Grand Rapids Community College
50 Students
Central Michigan University
46 Students
Wayne State University
41 Students
Western Michigan University
38 Students
Eastern Michigan University
32 Students
Calvin University
28 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
21 Students
Psychology
16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
14 Students
Photography
13 Students
Nursing
11 Students
Computer Science
10 Students
Biology
9 Students
Political Science and Government
8 Students
Accounting
8 Students
Pre-Law Studies
7 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/17/2025
All around it's a small school, I wasn't able to get the high school experience everyone else gets but me and my friends were able to make the most out of what the school had to offer.
12/4/2024
The best part about wellspring is the college program you can do during ur 11th and 12th grade year. The worst part is teachers leaving from your 9th grade year and not really growing with teacher
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.
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
$197K - $598K
Homes For Sale
27
Average Home Value
$309,417
Median Lot Size
11,107 Sq Ft
% Renters
29%
Average Household Income
$75,438
% of College Grads
34.7%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,472 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
36.8%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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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 nearby shopping
Wellspring Preparatory High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1031 Page St NE in Grand Rapids, MI. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 355 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. 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 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 67%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $309,417. 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.