Welcome to Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
(6-12)

Our goal is to prepare scholars from college and career! 

At Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy (GRUPA), we believe that learning extends beyond the brick and mortar of our beautifully designed building. Therefore, the staff is committed to using innovative strategies such as place-based learning, integrated arts, and post-secondary learning experiences to ensure high scholar engagement in the learning process.

Scholars at GRUPA create an individualized learning plan with input from their advisor and caregiver(s). This plan guides their work and is based on the scholar's personal interests, skill level, maturity, and learning style. Scholars participate in interest-based projects in addition to their traditional classwork. With its smaller class sizes and incredibly caring staff, GRUPA is for scholars who value individualized learning and rigorous college and career preparation. 

GRUPA Points of Pride:

• TEEN CEO Program (reverse job shadow, job shadow, internship)
• Kent Career Technical Center 
• Peer mentoring
• YMCA, Adventure Point, Kroc Center partnerships for 6th and 7th grade
• 8th grade camp
• leadership opportunities
• SAT preparation
• early college classes
• exhibitions
• college visits
• soft skills development (public speaking, problem solving, time management, etc.)
• art integration
• field trips
• over 90% graduation rates
• over 90% acceptance to post-secondary institutions