Top 10 Best Grand Traverse County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 4,768 students in Grand Traverse County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Grand Traverse County, MI are Central High School, West Senior High School and North Ednew Horizons. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Traverse County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Grand Traverse County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public high schools.
Grand Traverse County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Senior High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Grand Traverse County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1150 Milliken Dr
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-6500
Grades: 8-12
| 1,449 students
Rank: #22.
West Senior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5376 N Long Lake Rd
Traverse City, MI 49685
(231) 933-7502
Grades: 9-12
| 1,544 students
Rank: #33.
North Ednew Horizons
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
933 Rose St
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5685
Grades: PK-12
| 70 students
Rank: #44.
Grand Traverse Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1245 Hammond Rd E
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 932-6025
Grades: PK-12
| 792 students
Rank: #55.
Life Skills Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
880 Parsons Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 922-6357
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #66.
Kingsley Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7475 Kingsley Rd
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5262
Grades: 9-12
| 500 students
Rank: #77.
North Edbridgeway
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 South Garfield Ave
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5683
Grades: PK-12
| 66 students
Rank: #88.
Traverse City High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3962 3 Mile Rd N
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5860
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #99.
North Edcreekside School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Silver Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 922-6375
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Greenspire School
Charter School
2200 Dendrinos Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-5905
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
3113 J Maddy Pkwy
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-1780
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Tba Career Tech Center
Vocational School
880 Parsons Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 922-6260
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Grand Traverse County, MI

Grand Traverse County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3723 Shore Road
Traverse City, MI 49685
(231) 933-6420
Grades: K-6
| 240 students
301 West Seventh St
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 933-5600
Grades: 4-5
| 69 students
91800 N. Three Mile Road
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 922-625
Grades: Inquire with school
| 88 students
1009 S. Oak Street
Traverse City, MI 49685
(231) 933-7860
Grades: K-6
| 265 students
1026 Red Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-5905
Grades: 6-12
| 132 students
3113 M 137
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 933-5920
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
3723 Shore Dr
Williamsburg, MI 49690
(231) 933-5960
Grades: PK-6
| 55 students
Montessori At Courtade (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1111 Rasho Rd
Traverse City, MI 49696
(231) 933-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 30 students
10781 East Cherry Bend Road
Traverse City, MI 49685
(231) 933-8660
Grades: K-6
| 261 students
301 S Garfield
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-1780
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
P.o. Box 32
Traverse City, MI 49685
(231) 933-6570
Grades: PK-6
| 72 students
2699 Island View Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-7420
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
7401 Walton Rd
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5253
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
P.o. Box 32
Traverse City, MI 49685
(231) 933-7910
Grades: PK-6
| 210 students
301 West 7th
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 922-6244
Grades: Inquire with school
| 74 students
1101 Red Drive
Traverse City, MI 49696
(231) 922-7863
Grades: Inquire with school
| 20 students
Tba Se Early Childhood (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1101 Red Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 922-6200
Grades: PK
| n/a students
880 Parsons Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 922-6262
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
1101 Red Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 922-6200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1402 Carlisle Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 929-4539
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Grand Traverse County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Grand Traverse County, MI include Central High School, West Senior High School and North Ednew Horizons.
How many public high schools are located in Grand Traverse County, MI?
12 public high schools are located in Grand Traverse County, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Traverse County, MI?
Grand Traverse County, MI public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).

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