For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,036 students in Big Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Big Rapids, MI are Big Rapids High School, Mecostaosceola Education Center and Crossroads Charter 712. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Rapids, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Big Rapids have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Big Rapids, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Big Rapids High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Big Rapids, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Rapids High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21175 15 Mile Rd
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-7651
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-7651
Grades: 9-12
| 650 students
Rank: #22.
Mecostaosceola Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15700 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Grades: PK-12
| 109 students
Rank: #33.
Crossroads Charter 712
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Spruce St W
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9041
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9041
Grades: 7-12
| 138 students
Rank: #44.
Big Rapids Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14980 215th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3489
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3489
Grades: K-12
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mecostaosceola Career Center
Vocational School
15830 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-5805
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-5805
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Big Rapids, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15760 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Grades: PK
| n/a students
501 W. Bridge Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6234
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6234
Grades: 1-5
| 237 students
Mecosta-osceola Alternative Education Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
15800 190th Avenue
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-4410
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-4410
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
15760 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Big Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Big Rapids, MI include Big Rapids High School, Mecostaosceola Education Center and Crossroads Charter 712.
How many public high schools are located in Big Rapids, MI?
5 public high schools are located in Big Rapids, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Rapids, MI?
Big Rapids, MI public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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