Grand Haven High School

When considering school districts, check to see how many tutoring centers ( ie. Sylvan, Kumon, etc) are located within the city/district. We recently moved from an equally high test-score district that does not compare. Here the teachers do the teaching. In our previous district, parents supplemented their child's education. Some districts are fine with mediocre teaching, because they know the parents will do whatever it takes for their child.
--Submitted by a parent

Looking back as a college student, I am so glad I went to Grand Haven! I'm thankful for the safe learning environment it provided, and for all the passion and wonderful teachers I had during my four years there! They helped me become a more confident person with my professors here at MSU, and I feel prepared with all my assignments. In fact, I find I'm ahead of many other freshman here, in terms of work ethic and the quality of work because of the level I was held to at Grand Haven! Go Bucs, and Go Green! -A former alum, class of 2010
--Submitted by a student

Great students, teacher, administration, coaches, etc. Just like family. Save & fun. Great opportunities. Bucaneer pride!
--Submitted by a parent

I absolutely love Grand Haven High school. I had to transfer schools until the rest of the year. I was very bummed out and now I miss that school more than ever. The teachers are great and the atmosphere is very welcoming. To me, no other high school measures up to Grand Haven High School.
--Submitted by a student

Personally i think that this school is too small for the amount of students it has. However it is a fantastic school for the classes that it offers, sports, choirs, and bands. So i guess that it being a little small is just something you deal with to have great classes and great teachers.
--Submitted by a student

The new athletic facilities are now open and the Grand Haven community can be proud to host visitors from around the area. Anyone who attended soccer or football matches over the last few weeks would agree that the investments were needed for all students. The public school system must keep pace with other communities in order to compete for new residents and business development. Like or not, the school's reputation rests on athletic and academic tradition. Grand Haven High School has a beautiful campus and excellent academic and enrichment programs. Our school should aspire for excellence in all areas.
--Submitted by Sean Dwyer, a parent

Grand Haven High School does offer a great diversity of classes. The security has improved over the last three years. However, having said that ...there is still room for more improvements. Also, there needs to be more equity amongst the athletic program and other programs of the school. There does not need to be a new football stadium built when the existing one is working fine. When the economy improves and a higher ratio of student's academic scores are above state standards, then let's consider spending money in nonacademic areas. The current bond addresses luxury items ...I am disappointed that our community is trying to pass this while taking 1 million dollars out of our operating budget. This makes no sense.
--Submitted by a parent

My oldest has just graduated with highest honors - I feel the teachers and the education provided are excellent. I do have concerns regarding the safety and disciplinary issues. Rules seem not to be enforced or appear to be enforced sporadically. Whether the fault of the school system or the voting public, the new high school has been in operation for over 5 years now and they still do not have a football stadium or track for the athletes and are using the antiquated facilities at the former high school which is one of the middle schools currently. Significant dollars are spent transporting students and equipment which could and should be spent elsewhere.
--Submitted by a parent