Top Rankings
Ann Arbor School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,282 students in Ann Arbor School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public high schools in Michigan.
Public High Schools in Ann Arbor School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 48% statewide average).
The top-ranked public high schools in Ann Arbor School District are Community High School, Pioneer High School and Skyline High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Public High School in Ann Arbor School District have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Huron High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
32 Schools
1,314 Schools
# Students
16,551 Students
527,371 Students
# Teachers
1,053 Teachers
30,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ann Arbor School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 862 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Graduation Rate
90%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)41.2%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.56
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
13%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
12%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
12%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
50%
64%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,267 is higher than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,178 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$402 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$433 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$24,267
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$26,178
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Ann Arbor School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
401 N Division St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2021
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2021
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Pioneer High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 W Stadium Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2120
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2120
Gr: 9-12 | 1,671 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Skyline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2552 N Maple Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-6515
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-6515
Gr: 9-12 | 1,237 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Huron High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2727 Fuller Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-2043
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-2043
Gr: 9-12 | 1,696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Pathways To Success Academic Campus
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Stone School Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 997-1237
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 997-1237
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Correctional Services
Alternative School
2201 Hogback Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2223
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2223
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
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