For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,341 students in 49017, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in 49017, MI are Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School, Pennfield Senior High School and West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 49017 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 49017, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 49017 have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pennfield Senior 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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 49017, MI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9672
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9672
Gr: 8-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Pennfield Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8299 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9770
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9770
Gr: 8-12 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35 Hamblin Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-6486
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-6486
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Battle Creek Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 213-3500
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 213-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Battle Creek Mathsci Center
Magnet School
171 Michigan Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9440
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9440
Gr: 8-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun Area Career Center
Vocational School
475 Roosevelt Ave E
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 968-2271
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 968-2271
Gr: 10-12
49017, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
77 Capital Ave Ne
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9514
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9514
Gr: 9-12
315 Hutchinson Road
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 964-4877
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 964-4877
Gr: K-3 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Calhoun Area Technology Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
475 Roosevelt Avenue E.
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 968-2271
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 968-2271
Gr: 10-12
77 Capital Ave Ne
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9624
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9624
Gr: PK | 223 students Minority enrollment: 41%
115 Emmett St E
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9715
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9715
Gr: K-6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
3515 W. Michigan Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9767
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9767
Gr: K-5 | 117 students Minority enrollment: 21%
400 Capital Avenue Ne
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9705
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9705
Gr: K-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Operation Grad High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3515 West Michigan Ave.
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 694-2410
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 694-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
60 Van Buren St West
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9655
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9655
Gr: 6-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
450 N. Washington Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9699
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9699
Gr: K-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 49017, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in 49017, MI include Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School, Pennfield Senior High School and West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School.
How many public high schools are located in 49017?
6 public high schools are located in 49017.
What is the racial composition of students in 49017?
49017 public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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