Welcome to Grand River Preparatory High School - Outperforming the Local District!
Located in the heart of Kentwood, Grand River Preparatory High School prepares students for college, and to reach the highest level once they get there. You’ll see this in our advanced curriculum and classrooms where enthusiastic teachers help students reason through and overcome any obstacle. We emphasize extracurricular pursuits and community service. As a result, our students not only excel, they thrive.
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If you are interested in learning more about our school, students, faculty, and staff, we invite you to tour our campus!
NHA STEAM Night & School Expo
STEAM Night & School Expo – A Grand Rapids Community Event! Join National Heritage Academies for STEAM Night, a fun-filled evening designed for future Kindergarten through 12th-grade students and their families! · Hands-on activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math · Free dinner for the whole family · Giveaways & raffle prizes · Meet representatives from our Grand Rapids-area schools and learn more about our programs NHA schools at the event include: Cross Creek, Excel, PrepNet Virtual, Ridge Park, River City Scholars, Vanguard, Vista, and Grand River Preparatory High School. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to explore, learn, and connect! We can’t wait to see you there.
We're the #4 Charter High School in Michigan
Grand River Prep is the #4 Charter High School in Michigan, and it doesn't stop there. Check out our collection of awards and accolades.
Grand River Titan Athletics
We offer an athletics program with sports like soccer, track, and baseball. Learn more about being a Grand River Titan!
Grand River Prep Earns Platinum Recognition
Our commitment to college readiness for all has earned us Platinum recognition on the 2023 AP School Honor Roll.
Early Middle College Program
Earn a high school diploma and an associate degree or certificate for FREE.
Parent Portal Help Page
Parent Portal gives parents quick and easy access to their child's information. Click below to learn more!
Titan for a Day
Titan for a Day: A High School Shadow Day Experience Step into the shoes of a high school student and experience a day at Grand River Prep! Our shadow day program offers an exciting opportunity to get a real feel for what it's like to be part of our school community. You'll be paired with a current student and attend classes, participate in activities, and tour the campus. During your shadow day, you’ll: • Get a firsthand look at the daily routines and flow of a typical school day. • Meet teachers and students, and get to know the supportive and inclusive environment of our school. • Learn about our academic and early college programs, sports teams, clubs, and other extracurricular activities. • Explore the school’s facilities and discover all the resources available to help you succeed. • Have all your questions answered and see if this is the right place for you to grow, learn, and thrive! Whether you're curious about the classes, the culture, or the opportunities we offer, a shadow day is the perfect way to make your high school decision with confidence. We can’t wait to show you around and help you envision your future here as a Grand River Prep Titan!
Discover Grand River Prep
Thinking about high school options for your child? Join us at Grand River Prep to discover what makes our school unique! You’ll have the chance to meet our passionate teachers, tour our facilities, and learn about the range of academic, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities available. Whether your child is interested in college prep, career-focused programs, or extracurricular activities, Grand River Prep offers an environment that supports growth, exploration, and success. We look forward to meeting you and showing you how we prepare students for a bright future!
Don't Miss Out
Our Early Spring application window ends April 15, 2025.
NHA Hosting Free Family-Friendly STEAM Night
Watch the Story on WoodTV8Grand River Prep's Principal Mike Irwin and Admissions Liaison Jada Jennings visited WoodTV8's eightWest show to share details about NHA's upcoming STEAM Night & School Expo.
Join us at NHA's STEAM Night!
Wednesday, March 26, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Grand River Preparatory High School
650 52nd Street SE, Kentwood, MI 49548
We Are a Charter School
NHA® Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
National Heritage Academies (NHA) partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. A recent study shows they do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.Learn More About Stanford's Study
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"I love that Grand River Prep is preparing our children for college and their future. Students are challenged academically and I appreciate that!"
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