Best Hillsdale Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 746 students in Hillsdale, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hillsdale, MI are Horizon Alternative School, Greenfield School and Will Carleton Charter School Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsdale, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Hillsdale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Hillsdale, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hillsdale 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 10% 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 Hillsdale, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 S Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Greenfield School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1812
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Will Carleton Charter School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2001 W Hallett Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2000
Gr: K-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Hillsdale High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30 S Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Hillsdale Area Career Center
Vocational School
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1881
Gr: 11-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hillsdale, Michigan

Hillsdale, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
30 South Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4401
59 South Manning St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7369
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Gr: Inquire with school
310 West Bacon St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Gr: 8-11
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Gr: K-12
201 Barnard St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
113 East Fayette St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2717
Gr: K

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hillsdale, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hillsdale, MI include Horizon Alternative School, Greenfield School and Will Carleton Charter School Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Hillsdale?
5 public high schools are located in Hillsdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsdale?
Hillsdale public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Hillsdale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hillsdale include: Greenfield School vs. Hillsdale High School

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