For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 2,153 students in Gratiot County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Gratiot County, MI are Ithaca High School, Alma Senior High School and Giresd Center Programs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gratiot County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Gratiot County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Gratiot County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ithaca 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gratiot County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ithaca High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 N Union St
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3373
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3373
Gr: 7-12 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Alma Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Giresd Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Pine Ave
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 773-6956
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 773-6956
Gr: PK-12 | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Breckenridge High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Wright St
Breckenridge, MI 48615
(989) 842-3182
Breckenridge, MI 48615
(989) 842-3182
Gr: 6-12 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Fulton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8060 Ely Hwy
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7232
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7232
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Ashley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
104 New St
Ashley, MI 48806
(989) 847-2514
Ashley, MI 48806
(989) 847-2514
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
St. Louis High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
113 E Saginaw St
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-2500
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Link Learning St. Louis
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
227 N Mill
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(616) 244-3547
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 135:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Fulton Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 East George St
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7300
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7300
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Michigan Correctional Facility
Alternative School
8201 N Croswell Rd
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-4361
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-4361
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Gratiot Continuous Learning Center
Alternative School
525 N State St
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 847-4000
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 847-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Louis Correctional Facility
Alternative School
8585 N Croswell Rd
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-6444
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-6444
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Gratiot County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alma Adultalternative Education High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1500 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
700 Wright St
Breckenridge, MI 48615
(989) 842-3182
Breckenridge, MI 48615
(989) 842-3182
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Gtec Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
327 East Center St
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 466-4832
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 466-4832
Gr: 9-12
Horizons High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
840 Cheesman
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-2620
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-2620
Gr: 8-12 | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Ithaca Alternative Education High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
125 S. Maple Street
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-2550
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-2550
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
710 N Union St
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3700
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3700
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students
Pine River Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
320 Hubbard St
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-6668
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-6668
Gr: 9-12
Resd Gratiot County (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1010 West Van Buren Rd
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 828-7373
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 828-7373
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gratiot County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Gratiot County, MI include Ithaca High School, Alma Senior High School and Giresd Center Programs.
How many public high schools are located in Gratiot County?
12 public high schools are located in Gratiot County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gratiot County?
Gratiot County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Gratiot County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gratiot County include: Breckenridge High School vs. Ithaca High School, St. Louis High School vs. Alma Senior High School, Fulton High School vs. Alma Senior High School
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