Welcome to Grand River Preparatory High School!

Now Enrolling for the 2027-28 School Year

We’re thrilled you’re considering becoming part of our school community. At Grand River Prep, we create a warm, welcoming environment where families feel valued and supported, and students are empowered to reach their full potential.

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Now Enrolling

Open Enrollment for the 2027-28 School Year

We’re often asked “When is the best time to apply to an NHA school?” The answer: During Open Enrollment. Don’t miss the deadline! Open Enrollment for the 2027-28 school year is now through 5:00 p.m. on February 26, 2027.

What is Open Enrollment?
Jada Jennings, Admissions Liaison at Grand River Prep

Meet Your Admissions Liaison

Jada Jennings

Hi, I'm Jada, your dedicated Admissions Liaison. I know making a decision on a new school is a huge life choice! I’m here to answer your questions, provide helpful insights, and support you every step of the way. I want to ensure that you and your family have the information you need to make the best decision for your teen's future. I will also be hosting several events and tours for you to attend, allowing you and your family the opportunity to get familiar with our school. I can't wait to get to partner with you and your family!

The Enrollment Process

Start Your Enrollment Journey

Submit Application

Complete our online application. It’s quick and simple, and our team is here to support you each step of the way.

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Complete Registration

You'll receive an email with next steps regarding your child’s enrollment status. Review the Enrollment Guide so you're prepared to complete registration if a seat becomes available.

Enrollment Guide

Prepare for Day One

Get ready for a strong start by reviewing important details and preparing for your child’s first day. We’re here to help you feel confident and ready for day one.

First Day Guide

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Upcoming Events

See Our School in Person

From information nights to family events, our events are a chance to meet our staff, tour the building, and ask questions about enrolling.

Fall Frenzy Dance

Kentwood, MI

Get ready for an unforgettable night of fun, friendship, and school spirit at our Fall Frenzy Dance! Join your classmates for an evening filled with music, dancing, and memories as we celebrate the start of an exciting school year together. This is the perfect opportunity to relax, connect with friends, show your school spirit, and enjoy time together outside of the classroom. Students will have the chance to make new memories, strengthen connections with classmates, and experience the positive community that makes our school special. Come ready to have fun, celebrate the season, and kick off the year with an evening to remember. We can’t wait to see you there!

Discover Grand River Prep Open House

Kentwood, MI

Discover Grand River Preparatory High School! Thinking about high school options for your child? Join us at Grand River Preparatory High School to discover what makes our school community unique and how we prepare students for success beyond graduation. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to meet our teachers and school leaders, tour our campus, and learn about the academic, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities available to our students. Whether your scholar is interested in college preparation, career pathways, athletics, or leadership opportunities, Grand River Prep provides a supportive environment where students are challenged, encouraged, and prepared for their future. As part of National Heritage Academies, Grand River Prep combines a research-backed curriculum, data-driven instruction, and personalized attention to help every student succeed. Through our Moral Focus™ Program, students develop strong character, learn to make wise choices, and practice virtues such as gratitude, courage, and compassion in everyday life. Our high school experience focuses on building academic success, independence, and confidence while preparing students for their next steps—whether that includes college, military service, career training, or the workforce. We look forward to welcoming you to Grand River Preparatory High School and showing you how we help students grow into successful, responsible leaders!

NHA High School Night

Kentwood, MI

Join us at Vanguard Charter Academy to learn more about the NHA High School Experience! National Heritage Academies is proud to offer West Michigan families a high-quality educational experience from Young 5s through high school. Vanguard Charter Academy families with students in Young 5s through eighth grade are invited to learn more about the high school opportunities available through NHA and how the foundation students build at Excel can prepare them for success in high school and beyond. Join representatives from Grand River Prep at Vanguard Charter Academy to learn what makes the NHA High School Experience unique. Our high schools build on the strong academic foundation and Moral Focus experience students receive in our K–8 schools while helping students discover their strengths, explore college and career pathways, and prepare for their future. Families will learn more about the high school experience, including academic opportunities, college and career preparation, athletics and extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, personalized support, and the benefits of a supportive small-school environment. Whether your student is just beginning their NHA journey or is already thinking about the transition to high school, this is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and begin planning for what comes next. Join us at Vanguard Charter Academy to discover how the NHA experience can support your student from Young 5s through high school—and prepare them to thrive beyond graduation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Top Enrollment Questions From Families Like You

Yes. Grand River Preparatory High School is a 9–12, tuition-free public charter school open to all students in the area. As a public school, we're funded the same way district schools are, so there's no cost to attend.

If you're ready to apply, submit your application online through our website. It's free and only takes a few minutes.

If you're still exploring or have questions about who can apply, when to apply, or next steps, our Student Application FAQ has helpful answers.

Yes. Michigan sets a maximum age for enrolling in public high school, and the limit differs for general education and special education students. See the Michigan Age Out Policy for details.

Open Enrollment is the designated period when families can apply for the upcoming school year and receive equal consideration for available seats. If we receive more applications than we have seats, a random lottery determines which students are offered a seat and sets the order of the waiting list. If we receive fewer applications than seats, all eligible students are accepted.

See our Open Enrollment FAQ for important dates and details.

The lottery is a random selection process used to fill available seats in each grade level. A lottery is only held if the number of applications received during Open Enrollment exceeds the number of seats available.

Learn more on our Lottery FAQ.

If your teen is placed on the waiting list, don't be discouraged. Seats often open throughout the spring and summer as families' plans change, and we'll send you monthly updates on your child's status.

Find more information on our Waiting List FAQ.


If your teen is offered a seat, we'll contact you by email and text with next steps to complete registration. Keep your contact information current and opt in to text messages so you don't miss anything, since seats are time-sensitive and we can only hold one for so long.

Learn what to expect next on our Acceptance FAQ.