Progressive Academics and Arts:

• Top 10 school district in Michigan, based on MEAP/MME testing and the State of Michigan School Report Card
• A 98.7% graduation rate
• 96% of graduates enroll in college or university
• In 2008, 80% of graduates received Michigan Merit Awards, worth $4,000 each. In total, more than $1.55 million were earned in 215 scholarships.
• Grosse Ile consistently produces National Merit Scholars annually.
• Continuous improvement of our leading edge curriculum through deliberate and intense curriculum reviews
• Differentiated approach for all learners - Gifted and Talented Education, Struggling Students Task Force, Advanced Placement, Virtual High School, Downriver Career and Technical Consortium, Post Secondary college classes, etc...
• A district wide Comprehensive World Language Program, begins with Spanish in grade 3
• The Collins writing program in grades K-12 is dedicated to the instruction and practice of new strategies that reach across curriculum and grade levels
• Music, Art, Physical Education for grades K-12
• A Guided Reading Program for grades K-5 maximizes individual growth and development in fluency and comprehension
• An Early Childhood Initiative goal, in grades K-2, maintains classroom size 
• Kindergarten options include: Young 5's program and an all day program
• Elementary students have won 75% of the top awards at the Downriver Science Fair for the past 4 years
• Instrumental music programs begin in grade 5 and include middle school cadet, symphony and concert band; high school music programs add marching band and jazz ensemble
• High School instrumentalists perform at Solo and Ensemble Festiveal each year, many competing at the state level and receiving Division I ratings
• Fine Arts program also includes visual are, theater and vocal music 
• K-12 North Central Association accreditation
• All teachers meet NCLB Highly Qualified Standards and 76% exceed the standard with additional degrees.
• A 99% retention rate, among the best nationally