Wellspring Preparatory High School, commonly shortened to Wellspring Prep is a charter high school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Wellsprings Preparatory High School is a comprehensive high school serving 9th–12th grades. It has 290 students. The school was opened in 2010.
Serving 267 students in grades 9-12, Wellspring Preparatory High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wellspring Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Wellspring Preparatory High School's student population of 267 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
267 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2010
Colors
White, Burgundy
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Wellspring Preparatory High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wellspring Preparatory High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1366 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
20%
9%
Black
43%
18%
White
21%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolves
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wellspring Preparatory High School's ranking?
Wellspring Preparatory High School is ranked #1366 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Wellspring Preparatory High School often compared to?
Wellspring Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like City High Middle School, Northview High School, Sparta Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wellspring Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Wellspring Preparatory High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Wellspring Preparatory High School?
267 students attend Wellspring Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Wellspring Preparatory High School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wellspring Preparatory High School?
Wellspring Preparatory High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wellspring Preparatory High School offer ?
Wellspring Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wellspring Preparatory High School part of?
Wellspring Preparatory High School is part of Wellspring Preparatory High School District.
In what neighborhood is Wellspring Preparatory High School located?
Wellspring Preparatory High School is located in the Creston neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 6 other public schools located in Creston.
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