For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,507 students in Michigan City, IN.
The top-ranked public high school in Michigan City, IN is Michigan City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan City, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Michigan City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Michigan City, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Michigan City High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Michigan City, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Michigan City High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8466 W Pahs Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2044
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2044
Gr: 9-12 | 1,506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
A K Smith Area Career Center
Vocational School
817 Lafayette St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2120
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2120
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
Michigan City, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1201 East Michigan Blvd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Gr: PK
317 Detroit St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Gr: 6-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Lakeside Correctional Facility High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
201 Woodlawn Ave
Michigan City, IN 46361
(219) 872-8239
Michigan City, IN 46361
(219) 872-8239
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Michigan City, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Michigan City, IN include Michigan City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Michigan City?
2 public high schools are located in Michigan City.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan City?
Michigan City public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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