For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 623 students in Dowagiac, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Dowagiac, MI are Pathfinders Alternative Education, North Pointe Center and Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dowagiac, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Dowagiac have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Dowagiac, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dowagiac, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pathfinders Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 N Paul St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
North Pointe Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 Orchard St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 390-5055
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 390-5055
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Union High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Prairie Ronde St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4420
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4420
Gr: 9-12 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Dowagiac, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
206 Main Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4462
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4462
Gr: PK-K | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
614 Spruce Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450
Gr: 5-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dowagiac, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Dowagiac, MI include Pathfinders Alternative Education, North Pointe Center and Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dowagiac?
3 public high schools are located in Dowagiac.
What is the racial composition of students in Dowagiac?
Dowagiac public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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