Grant Public Schools

Grant Public Schools
Address
148 South Elder Avenue[1]
Grant
, Newaygo County, Michigan, 49327
United States
District information
TypePublic school district
GradesPre-Kindergarten-12
SuperintendentKevin Akin[2]
Schools5[3]
Budget$20,760,000 2021-2022 expenditures[3]
NCES District ID2616500[3]
Students and staff
Students1,549 (2023-2024)[3]
Teachers95.53 (on an FTE basis) (2023-2024)[3]
Staff187.85 FTE (2023-2024)[3]
Student–teacher ratio16.21 (2023-2024)[3]
District mascotTigers
ColorsOrange & Black
Other information
Websitewww.grantps.net

Grant Public Schools is a public school district in West Michigan. In Newaygo County, it serves Grant and parts of the townships of Ashland, Bridgeton, Ensley, and Grant.[4] In Kent County, it serves parts of Solon Township and Tyrone Township.[5] In Muskegon County, it serves parts of Casnovia Township and Moorland Township.[6] It is a constituent of the Newaygo County Regional Educational Service Agency, (NCRESA) which is Newaygo County's Intermediate School District.[7]

History

The former Grant High School building was constructed around 1921.[8][9]

The current Grant High School opened in fall 1963.[10] The Grant Performing Arts Center, a 794-seat auditorium,[11] was added to it in 2004.[12] The district's middle school opened in fall 1991.[13]

Schools

Grant Public Schools' buildings are located on a campus at the intersection of East State Road and South Elder Avenue. Grant's public library shares the site.[14] The primary school and elementary school share an address, although they are in separate buildings.[15]

Schools in Grant Public Schools district[15][3]
School Address Notes
Grant High School 331 E. State St., Grant Grades 9–12. Built 1963.[10]
Grant Middle School 96 E. 120th St., Grant Grades 5–8. Built 1991.[13]
Grant Elementary School 160 E. State St., Grant Grades 2-4
Grant Primary Center 160 E. State St., Grant Grades PreK–1

References

  1. ^ Grant Public Schools. "Grant Public Schools". Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  2. ^ Grant Public Schools. "Staff". Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Grant Public Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences.
  4. ^ Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. "Newaygo County School Districts" (PDF). Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  5. ^ Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. "Kent County School Districts" (PDF). Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  6. ^ Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. "Muskegon County School Districts" (PDF). Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  7. ^ Newaygo County RESA. "Newaygo County RESA". Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  8. ^ "200 teachers attend institute at Grant". Grand Rapids Press. October 15, 2021. p. 3.
  9. ^ Editorial staff of Grant High School yearbook. Tiger's Roar 1963 (Grant High School 1963 yearbook). p. 1.
  10. ^ a b "New Grant High School dedicated". Muskegon Chronicle. August 30, 1963. p. 8.
  11. ^ Triangle Associates. "Grant Performing Arts Center". Project Presenter. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  12. ^ "Advertisement for bids". Grand Rapids Press. May 22, 2003. p. C1.
  13. ^ a b "Invitation to bid". Grand Rapids Press. April 20, 1990. p. C3.
  14. ^ "Grant Area District Library". Google Maps. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  15. ^ a b Grant Public Schools. "Schools menu". Retrieved November 13, 2025.

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