For the 2024 school year, there are 167 charter public high schools serving 69,469 students in Michigan.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in Michigan are Washtenaw Technical Middle College, Excel Charter Academy and West Michigan Aviation Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Michigan charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 63%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Black River Public School Middlehigh, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public High Schools in Michigan (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washtenaw Technical Middle College
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4800 East Huron River Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 973-3410
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 973-3410
Grades: 9-12
| 796 students
Rank: #22.
Excel Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4201 Breton Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Grades: PK-12
| 789 students
Rank: #33.
West Michigan Aviation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5363 44th Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 446-8886
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 446-8886
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Rank: #44.
Livingston Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8877 Main Street
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 839-6307
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 839-6307
Grades: K-12
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
Black River Public School Middlehigh
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
491 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Grades: 6-12
| 508 students
Rank: #66.
Grand Traverse Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1245 Hammond Rd E
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 932-6025
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 932-6025
Grades: PK-12
| 792 students
Rank: #77.
Byron Center Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9930 Burlingame Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-4852
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-4852
Grades: K-12
| 197 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Icademy Global
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8485 Homestead Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-5637
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-5637
Grades: K-12
| 295 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Lighthouse Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3150 Livernois Rd, Ste 201
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 457-5929
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 457-5929
Grades: K-12
| 2,612 students
Rank: #1010.
Michigan Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3950 Heritage Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Grades: K-12
| 1,673 students
Rank: #1111.
Presque Isle Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20830 Cedar Street
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-6708
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-6708
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #1212.
Way Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 E Fort St, Ste 201
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Grades: 6-12
| 183 students
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Academic And Career Education Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
884 East Isabella Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-5202
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-5202
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Battle Creek Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
765 Upton Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 565-2460
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 565-2460
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Capstone Charter School Sda South Campus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 John R Street
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 202-6082
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 202-6082
Grades: 4-12
| 49 students
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Casman Alternative Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 9th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Grades: 7-12
| 65 students
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Clara B Ford Sda
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Grades: 5-12
| 51 students
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Covenant House Detroit East Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9100 Gratiot Ave, Suite 101
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Flextech High School Shepherd
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
380 W Blanchard Rd
Shepherd, MI 48883
(810) 206-3260
Shepherd, MI 48883
(810) 206-3260
Grades: 8-12
| 68 students
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Great Lakes Learning High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 451-3023
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 451-3023
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W Crosstown Parkway
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 888-2700
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 888-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Lighthouse Waalkes
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grades: K-12
| 55 students
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
New School High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
46250 Ann Arbor Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 386-6601
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 386-6601
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
St Clair County Intervention Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1170 Michigan Rd
Port Huron, MI 48060
(586) 731-5300
Port Huron, MI 48060
(586) 731-5300
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Sigma For Leadership And Early Middle College
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Ford St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 285-9185
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 285-9185
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Vista Meadows Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Way Chicago Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19321 W Chicago St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 444-9398
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 444-9398
Grades: 6-12
| 102 students
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Way Flint Flint Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
817 E Kearsley St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 412-8655
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 412-8655
Grades: 7-12
| 86 students
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Windover High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
919 Smith Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 832-0852
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 832-0852
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #3030.
Muskegon Covenant Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Catherine Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3100
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 153 students
Rank: #3131.
Canton Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
46610 Cherry Hill Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 404-6776
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 404-6776
Grades: 7-12
| 581 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Covenant House Detroit Southwest Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1450 25th St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 297-8720
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 297-8720
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Life Skills Center Of Pontiac
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
142 Auburn Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 499-7421
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 499-7421
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Lighthouse The Pier
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 Ball Avenue Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Youth Advancement Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6750 Chime St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 443-7740
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 443-7740
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public high schools in Michigan?
The top ranked charter public high schools in Michigan include Washtenaw Technical Middle College, Excel Charter Academy and West Michigan Aviation Academy.
How many charter public high schools are located in Michigan?
167 charter public high schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan charter public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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