The construction of the Grosse Pointe South High School in 1928 along the shores of Lake St. Clair marked the transition from wealthy seasonal resort area to year-round town.
Residents built one of the finest public high schools in Michigan, and as a result, the Grosse Pointe High School has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Amenities at the school include a swimming pool, five libraries, two gyms, and an auditorium.