Two GVSU-authorized charter schools tops in state

The top two open-enrollment high schools in the state of Michigan are authorized by Grand Valley State University's Charter Schools Office, according to new rankings from U.S. News and World Report.

The schools, Grand River Prep in Grand Rapids, and Black River Public School in Holland, were ranked third and fourth in the state overall.

Two Michigan schools ranked higher than Grand River Prep and Black River on the state list, but use selective enrollment based on test scores for admission. Open-enrollment schools are required to accept all students who choose to attend.

Grand River Prep serves 622 students, and Black River Public School serves 852.

Grand Valley's Charter Schools Office has authorized Grand River Prep since 2008 and Black River since 1996.

For more information on Grand Valley's Charter Schools Office, visit gvsu.edu/cso.