For the 2024 school year, there are 10 blue ribbon public high schools serving 7,602 students in Michigan.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Michigan are International Academy, Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy and Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Michigan blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rochester Adams High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Michigan public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Michigan (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1020 East Square Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Grades: 9-12
| 1,468 students
Rank: #22.
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1903 N Niagra St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Community High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 North Division St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2021
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
Rank: #44.
Rochester Adams High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3200 West Tienken Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Grades: 7-12
| 1,522 students
Rank: #55.
City Middlehigh
(Math: 66% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grades: 7-12
| 907 students
Rank: #66.
Van Hoosen Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1339 North Adams Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 842 students
Rank: #77.
Ernest W Seaholm High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2436 West Lincoln St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3702
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3702
Grades: 9-12
| 1,248 students
Rank: #88.
Henry Ford Early College
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 317-1584
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 317-1584
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #99.
Bridgman High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9964 Gast Rd
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0223
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0223
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #1010.
New Buffalo Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1112 East Clay St
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6001
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6001
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Michigan?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Michigan include International Academy, Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy and Community High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Michigan?
10 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Michigan public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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