For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 446 students in Bad Axe, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Bad Axe, MI are Huron Learning Center, Bad Axe High School and Ascent High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bad Axe, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Bad Axe have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Bad Axe, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bad Axe High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bad Axe, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huron Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1299 S Thomas Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9274
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9274
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Bad Axe High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 N Barrie Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9593
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9593
Gr: 7-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Ascent High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 N Outer Dr
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2737
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2737
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Huron Area Technical Center
Vocational School
1160 S Van Dyke Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9284
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9284
Gr: 6-12
Bad Axe, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
309 North Outer Dr
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2737
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2737
Gr: K-2 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
2072 N. Verona Road
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2110
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2110
Gr: K-6 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bad Axe, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Bad Axe, MI include Huron Learning Center, Bad Axe High School and Ascent High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bad Axe?
4 public high schools are located in Bad Axe.
What is the racial composition of students in Bad Axe?
Bad Axe public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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