Top 10 Best Lansing Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 6,347 students in Lansing, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Lansing, MI are Ingham Academyfamily Center, Lifetech Academy and Waverly Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lansing, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Lansing have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Lansing, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waverly Senior High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Lansing, MI Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ingham Academyfamily Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1601 West Holmes Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 352-2692
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
Lifetech Academy
Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
912 Greyhound Dr
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 325-5469
Grades: K-12
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Waverly Senior High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Snow Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3831
Grades: 9-12
| 974 students
Rank: #44.
Beekman Center
Special Education School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Wabash Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1170
Grades: PK-12
| 91 students
Rank: #55.
Everett High School
Magnet School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Stabler St
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1080
Grades: 7-12
| 1,420 students
Rank: #66.
Eastern High School
Magnet School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
626 Marshall St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1050
Grades: 7-12
| 1,099 students
Rank: #77.
Insight School Of Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
526 S Creyts Rd, Ste A
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 580-0020
Grades: 9-12
| 598 students
Rank: #88.
Jw Sexton High School
Magnet School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1070
Grades: 7-12
| 938 students
Rank: #99.
Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1754 E Clark Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 574-4667
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
4200 Wainwright Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1650
Grades: K-12
| 651 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Success At Pleasant View
Alternative School
4501 Pleasant Grove Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1600
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hill Center
Vocational School
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ingham County Youth Center
Alternative School
700 E Jolly Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-2946
Grades: 3-12
| 13 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lansing, Michigan

Lansing, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
102 South Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1391
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
1614 E. Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 325-6760
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
121 South Bingham St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1240
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
500 East Thomas St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1150
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
5525 South Pennsylvania Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 882-1400
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
500 W. Lenawee
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 325-6961
Grades: 6-8
| 217 students
2924 Newark Avenue
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6894
Grades: K-8
| 471 students
5815 Wise Road
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6225
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
6816 Delta River Drive
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 925-5600
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2600 Hampden Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
820 North Washington Ave
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-3504
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1028 West Barnes Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 267-8474
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
2400 Pattengill Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1290
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
815 North Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1310
Grades: PK-3
| 207 students
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Grades: 4-8
| 539 students
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Grades: 6-8
| 810 students
7050 West Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7781
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1107 East Grand River Ave
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 999-2730
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1107 E. Grand River Avenue
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1370
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
1754 E. Clark Road
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 325-6822
Grades: K-5
| 167 students
2924 Newark Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1390
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students
430 North Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 244-1212
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
High Street Head Start (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1717 North High St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 487-3994
Grades: PK
| n/a students
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
3000 West Miller Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 230-5836
Grades: K-6
| 87 students
6031 S. M.l. King Jr. Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6833
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
316 Moores River Drive
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1540
Grades: K-3
| 194 students
Mt Vernon Head Start (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3338 North Waverly Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 323-2206
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1215 East Mount Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1550
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
New City Academy (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
Charter School
2130 West Holmes Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 272-3000
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2920 W. Kalamazoo
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-1751
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
626 Marshall St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
4501 Pleasant Grove Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1600
Grades: K-8
| 507 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Lansing, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Lansing, MI include Ingham Academyfamily Center, Lifetech Academy and Waverly Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lansing, MI?
13 public high schools are located in Lansing, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Lansing, MI?
Lansing, MI public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).

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