City High Middle School vs Wellspring Preparatory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City High Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 7–12
955 students
Wellspring Preparatory High School
Grand Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
267 students
| Measure | City High Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Wellspring Preparatory High School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 591 | #441 of 591 |
| National rank | #2191 of 16,910 | #12969 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 955 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 955 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 22% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •City High Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 31.7).
- •City High Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 22%).
- •City High Middle School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 52%).
- •City High Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 76.8%).
- •Wellspring Preparatory High School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 22.2).
- •City High Middle School is the larger school with 955 students compared with 267.
- •City High Middle School is a public school while Wellspring Preparatory High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is City High Middle School better than Wellspring Preparatory High School?
On the Success Index (US), City High Middle School ranks higher (74.7 vs 31.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are City High Middle School and Wellspring Preparatory High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City High Middle School: 955. Wellspring Preparatory High School: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City High Middle School and Wellspring Preparatory High School rank in Michigan?
City High Middle School is 42nd of 591 and Wellspring Preparatory High School is 441st of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).