Best Michigan Magnet Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 104 magnet public high schools serving 52,840 students in Michigan.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Michigan are International Academy Of Macomb, Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy and Early College At Montcalm Community College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Michigan magnet 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 Ernest W Seaholm High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Magnet Public High Schools in Michigan (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International Academy Of Macomb
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
42755 Romeo Plank Rd
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 77:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1903 N Niagara St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Early College At Montcalm Community College
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2800 College Dr
Sidney, MI 48885
(616) 225-5706
Gr: 11-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Ernest W Seaholm High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2436 W Lincoln St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3702
Gr: 9-12 | 1,154 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Skyline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2552 N Maple Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-6515
Gr: 9-12 | 1,271 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
46181 Joy Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 1,887 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Canton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8415 N Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-7545
Gr: 6-12 | 1,917 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Wylie E Groves High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20500 W 13 Mile Rd
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3520
Gr: 9-12 | 1,130 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Fowler High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 South Wright Rd
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2250
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
University High School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19301 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-4370
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Petoskey High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 Hill St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2160
Gr: 9-12 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1212.
Caledonia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9050 Kraft Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8129
Gr: 9-12 | 1,427 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1440 John R Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5916
Gr: K-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Gladstone Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2100 State Highway M35
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Maple Valley Pathways High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11090 Nashville Hwy
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9699
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Presque Isle Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20830 Cedar St
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-6708
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1717.
Dakota High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21051 21 Mile Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,625 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1818.
Sault Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
904 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6605
Gr: 8-12 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1919.
Charlotte Public Schools Project Success
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
378 State St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Caps Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
198 East St
Coopersville, MI 49404
(616) 997-3205
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Downriver Digital Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27225 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Hope Academic Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27225 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
The Link A Pathway To Success
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2130 E M 36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5516
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2424.
Harbor Beach Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
402 S 5th St
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-3261
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Marine City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1085 Ward St
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Thornapple Kellogg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3885 Bender Rd
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3394
Gr: 9-12 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2727.
St. Clair High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2200 Clinton Ave
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Buchanan Step Up
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Malc
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8664 Dean Dr
Millington, MI 48746
(989) 660-2450
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Fapsgear Up Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3100 Owen Rd
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-4711
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Gateway To Collegemott Community College
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 E Court St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 232-2514
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3232.
Imk Community Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 E E St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2660
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Innocademy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8485 Homestead Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(248) 505-6829
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Saranac Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
150 Pleasant St
Saranac, MI 48881
(616) 642-1100
Gr: 7-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Berrien Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1748
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Michigan?
How many magnet public high schools are located in Michigan?
104 magnet public high schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).

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