For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,646 students in 48917, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in 48917, MI are Waverly Senior High School and Insight School Of Michigan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 48917 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 48917, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 48917 have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waverly Senior High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 48917, MI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waverly Senior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Snow Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3831
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3831
Grades: 9-12
| 968 students
Rank: #22.
Insight School Of Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
526 S Creyts Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 580-0020
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 580-0020
Grades: 9-12
| 678 students
48917, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grand Ledge Adult Education High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7050 West Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7781
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7781
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2920 W. Kalamazoo
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-1751
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-1751
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
St. Vincent Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2800 West Willow St
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 244-1354
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 244-1354
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
1500 Boynton Dr
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3543
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3543
Grades: K-4
| 200 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 48917, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in 48917, MI include Waverly Senior High School and Insight School Of Michigan.
How many public high schools are located in 48917?
2 public high schools are located in 48917.
What is the racial composition of students in 48917?
48917 public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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