The student population represents 55 countries with 54 different languages spoken, creating a diverse educational experience.
The Constitution of 1908 [4] prohibited special and local acts, so the city was expanded through annexation until the 1920s when the codified school law became more distinct.
In June 1920, the Board moved all its offices to the fifth floor of a new addition to the George A. Davis Vocational and Technical High School.
On March 2, 1959, the administrative structure was changed so the superintendent of schools was the only employee directly responsible to the board.
[5] Source:[6] GRPS offers a large selection of school choices, including neighborhood, theme, Center of Innovation, special education, and charter.
Examples of themes available at GRPS include environmental science, arts and music, global studies, leadership, Montessori, International Baccalaureate, and more.
In many GRPS theme schools, students also experience place based learning and thematic extracurricular activities.
Additionally, it is also ranked among the top schools in the state by U.S. News & World Report,[7] and The Washington Post.
[9] Centers of Innovation are public-private partnerships that give students opportunities to connect with professional mentors.
[citation needed] GRPS also provides center-based special education services for students from throughout the Kent Intermediate School District (KISD).
Additionally, GRPS has one charter elementary school, Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center.