Grosse Pointe Public School System

What Grosse Pointe Public School System does

Grosse Pointe Public School System (GPPSS) is a Michigan public school district serving approximately 6,500 students across 13 historic school buildings — seven elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools (North and South), and one early childhood center (Barnes) — located in the Grosse Pointe communities along Lake St. Clair. The district offers a comprehensive K-12 academic program that includes 27 Advanced Placement courses, eight Career & Technical Education pathways (Business Administration, Culinary Arts, Cybersecurity, Digital Multimedia, Education General, Finance, Marketing, and Television Production), five world languages, an Innovative Studies Magnet program for grades 3-4, and a Young Fives alternative kindergarten program. Supporting services span special education, ESL, before/after-school care (Kids Club), and a summer day camp (Camp O'Fun), with athletics and performing arts reaching 60% of the student body.

GPPSS operates as a government entity under Michigan law, governed by an elected Board of Education and led by Superintendent Dr. Andrea Tuttle (appointed 2025). Revenue is generated through local property taxes (the sinking fund millage was raised from 1 to 3 mills in 2024, with bond debt capped at or below 3.14 mills), state foundation allowance, federal funding, and modest fee-based programs (Kids Club, Camp O'Fun, tuition preschool). Capital is raised through voter-approved bond measures — most recently a $120 million bond in November 2025 (70% approval) and a $110 million sinking fund in November 2024 (66% approval) — funding facility modernization across the district's aging 75-100-year-old building stock.

The technology stack is entirely built on third-party platforms: MiStar (Student Information System), Schoology (Learning Management System), Google Apps for Education, Clever (single sign-on), Brightwheel (childcare registration and billing), Finalsite (district website), and Peachjar (digital flyer distribution). Enrollment is processed online through a self-serve portal and is restricted exclusively to verified district residents or full-time GPPSS employees, as the district does not participate in Michigan's School of Choice program. The district markets through its website, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Peachjar e-flyers, and email newsletters, and operates a community-facing partnership with the Full Circle Foundation and the Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education (GPFPE).

Name

Grosse Pointe Public School System

Legal name

Grosse Pointe Public School System

Website

https://gpschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Grosse Pointe Public School System is a Michigan public K-12 district serving approximately 6,500 students across 13 historic schools. Funded primarily by local property taxes and voter-approved bonds, it offers core academics, eight CTE programs, 27 AP courses, and supplemental childcare through Kids Club and Camp O'Fun.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (6117), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK), IEP/504 Planning, Case Management & Compliance (EDAJAKAB), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Public education services
• K-12 instruction
• Childcare programs
• Career technical education
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Grosse Pointe Woods

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Grosse Pointe Public School System (GPPSS) provides comprehensive K-12 public education to approximately 6,500 students across 13 historic school buildings in the Grosse Pointe, Michigan community. The district delivers early childhood programs, elementary and secondary instruction, 27 Advanced Placement courses, eight Career & Technical Education programs, special education services, world languages, athletics, and performing arts. Supplementary fee-based programs include Kids Club before/after school care and Camp O'Fun summer camp.

Product overview

Grosse Pointe Public School System (GPPSS) is a public school district serving approximately 6,500 students across 13 historic school buildings. The district offers a comprehensive K-12 education program comprising core academic instruction, Career & Technical Education (8 programs including Cybersecurity and TV Production), 27 Advanced Placement courses, World Languages (5 languages), an Innovative Studies Magnet program for grades 3-4, and a Young Fives alternative kindergarten program. Supporting services include Student Services (Special Education, ESL, Section 504, Homebound Instruction, Tutoring), Kids Club before/after school child care, Camp O'Fun summer camp, Swimming programs, and extensive Athletics (30 sports, 120 teams) and Performing Arts programs. The district operates two high schools (North and South), three middle schools, seven elementary schools, and Barnes Early Childhood Center. GPPSS utilizes MiStar for student information management, Schoology as its learning management system, and Brightwheel for childcare administration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GP North (Grosse Pointe North High School): High school with mascot 'Norsemen' featuring green and gold colors
• GP South (Grosse Pointe South High School)
• Brownell Middle School
• Parcells Middle School
• Pierce Middle School
• Defer Elementary School
• Ferry Elementary School
• Kerby Elementary School
• Maire Elementary School
• Mason Elementary School
• Monteith Elementary School
• Richard Elementary School
• Barnes Early Childhood Center
• Camp O'Fun
• Kids Club

Products and services

• Kids Club Before and after school child care program for elementary and middle school students at their home school. Provides a safe and supervised environment with developmentally appropriate activities enhancing physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth. Registration required with a 3-day minimum weekly schedule; Monday AM $11.75/child/day, Tuesday-Friday AM $10.50/child/day, Monday-Friday PM $14.25/child/day, with $50/child/year registration fee.
• Camp O'Fun 10-week summer day camp (June-August) at Ferry Elementary for students entering Young Fives through grade 6. Offers three age groups — Cubhouse, Playhouse, and Clubhouse — with constructive play through art, drama, literature, music, movement, and physical activities. Resident weekly rates: $276 (5-day), $240 (4-day), $180 (3-day); non-resident rates: $288/$252/$192; $75/camper registration fee; 10% early settlement discount if paid in full by June 5, 2026.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Eight Career & Technical Education programs offered onsite including Business Administration, Culinary Arts, Cybersecurity, Digital Multimedia, Education General, Finance, Marketing, and Television Production. Designed to prepare high school students for both college and career pathways.
• GP Virtual School Virtual school program providing online learning opportunities for students in the district who prefer or require a non-traditional instructional delivery model.
• Innovative Studies Magnet Program Magnet program for 3rd and 4th grade students who exhibit a passion for accelerated learning. Provides enriched, advanced instructional opportunities beyond the standard elementary curriculum.
• Young Fives Program Free alternative kindergarten program for children turning five between March 1 and December 1. Offered at all elementary schools depending on enrollment, providing a bridge between preschool and traditional kindergarten.
• World Languages Program Five world languages offered to meet State language requirements: French, German, Italian, Latin, and Spanish, from level I through AP offerings.
• Advanced Placement Courses 27 Advanced Placement courses offered across world languages, art, science, mathematics, and more. Students can earn college credit in addition to high school credit.
• Swimming Programs Swimming instruction and aquatic programs offered through the district's facilities for student enrichment and skill development.
• Student Services Specialized services including Special Education, Early On, Section 504, Homebound Instruction, and Tutoring for students from birth to age 26 who receive special education services under IDEA.
• English as a Second Language (ESL) English language learning support for students who are English learners, providing language acquisition instruction aligned with district curriculum standards.
• Athletics Program 30 sports offerings with 120 high school teams. Approximately 60% of students participate in athletics starting in middle school with access to top tier coaching and facilities.
• Performing Arts Fine and performing arts instruction from band and orchestra to choir and drama, offered at elementary through high school levels as part of well-rounded instruction and after-school opportunities.
• Preschool Programs Various preschool options including tuition-based preschool and GSRP (Great Start Readiness Program). Child Development and Preschool program provides a secure and caring environment for young children to discover, share, make friends, grow, and begin lifelong learning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% graduation rate
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Full Circle FoundationcoreOthersCommunity foundation supporting GPPSS schools. Located at 17006 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe. Provides additional resources and support for district educational programs and initiatives.
• Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education (GPFPE)coreOthersNon-profit foundation dedicated to supporting public education in Grosse Pointe. Works with district to enhance educational opportunities and resources for students.
• Plante Moran RealpointminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutside consulting firm that conducted facility review and identified $240 million in capital needs. Worked with district leadership to develop bond and sinking fund proposals.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clarkston Community School District: Suburban Detroit-area K-12 district with similar enrollment scale and family demographic, comparable comprehensive program offering, and parallel millage-funded operating model.
• Ann Arbor Public Schools: Michigan K-12 public school district with comparable academic profile, comprehensive AP and CTE offerings, and similar millage-funded model — competing for the same high-achieving family demographic statewide.
• Rochester Community Schools: Suburban Detroit-area K-12 district with comparable enrollment scale (~6,000-7,000 students), similar comprehensive program offering, and similar reliance on local property tax millage funding.
• Plymouth-Canton Community Schools: Suburban Detroit K-12 district with similar demographic and academic profile, comparable millage funding structure, and a meaningful secondary education footprint — overlapping peer in Michigan K-12 comparisons.
• Lake Orion Community Schools: Suburban Detroit-area K-12 district with comparable suburban demographic, similar program offerings, and similar reliance on local property tax millage for capital and operating funding.
• Troy School District: Large suburban Detroit-area K-12 district serving a comparable affluent, college-oriented demographic with strong AP, athletics, and CTE programs — directly comparable on funding sources, program breadth, and outcomes.
• Bloomfield Hills Schools: Affluent suburban Detroit K-12 public school district with similar demographic profile, comparable AP and CTE program offerings, and similar millage-funded funding model — directly competes for the same family segments.
• Birmingham Public Schools: Adjacent suburban Detroit K-12 public school district with comparable demographics, similar program breadth, and overlapping competitive positioning with private schools — directly comparable in size, mission, and funding model.

Regional players

• East Lansing Public Schools: Michigan K-12 public school district operating in a different region (Mid-Michigan) with similar comprehensive program breadth and millage-funded model — comparable in scale and mission but does not directly compete for Grosse Pointe families.
• Brighton Area Schools: Michigan K-12 public school district with comparable suburban demographic and millage funding structure, but located in a separate region — useful benchmark for enrollment and program comparisons.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLgqEWlzZwBbDJMsQgs9z3Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/GPPSS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grosse-pointe-public-school-system
• Instagraminstagram.com/gppschools

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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