For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,401 students in Garden City, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Garden City, MI are Garden City High School, Tipton Academy 48 and Cambridge Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden City, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Garden City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Garden City, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Garden City 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 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Garden City, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garden City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Middlebelt Rd
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8350
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8350
Gr: 9-12 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Tipton Academy 48
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29205 Florence St
Garden City, MI 48135
(586) 731-5300
Garden City, MI 48135
(586) 731-5300
Gr: 4-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
28901 Cambridge St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8430
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8430
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Garden City, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Homebound Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1333 Radcliff Street
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8300
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8300
Gr: Inquire with school
30001 Marquette St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8480
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8480
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Garden City, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Garden City, MI include Garden City High School, Tipton Academy 48 and Cambridge Alternative High School.
How many public high schools are located in Garden City?
3 public high schools are located in Garden City.
What is the racial composition of students in Garden City?
Garden City public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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