For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,972 students in 48809, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in 48809, MI are Link Learning Belding and Belding High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 48809 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 48809, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 48809 have a Graduation Rate of 38%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Belding High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 48809, MI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Link Learning Belding
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9057 Belding Road 2
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3547
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Belding High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Hall St
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4900
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Link Learning Virtual Program
Alternative School
9057 W Belding Rd, Ste 4
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3553
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3553
Gr: 9-12 | 2,379 students Student-teacher ratio: 108:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
48809, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
850 Hall Street
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4646
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4646
Gr: AE
1975 Orchard Street
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4700
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4700
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
315 W. Washington Street
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4600
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4600
Gr: PK | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 48809, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in 48809, MI include Link Learning Belding and Belding High School.
How many public high schools are located in 48809?
3 public high schools are located in 48809.
What is the racial composition of students in 48809?
48809 public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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