Top 5 Best Manistee Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,221 students in Manistee, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Manistee, MI are Casman Alternative Academy, Manistee Isd Center Programs and Manistee Middle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manistee, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Manistee have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Manistee, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 64%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Manistee Middle 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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Manistee, MI (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Casman Alternative Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
225 9th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Manistee Isd Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
772 E Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Grades: PK-12
| 44 students
Rank: #33.
Manistee Middle High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2547
Grades: 6-12
| 669 students
Rank: #44.
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Grades: PK-12
| 3,444 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oaks Correctional Facility
Alternative School
1500 Caberfae Hwy
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-8272
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Manistee, Michigan

Manistee, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
772 East Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-5212
Grades: PK-1
| 125 students
550 Maple St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 398-3621
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
772 East Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4264
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
119 Ford Street
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2143
Grades: K
| 128 students
Yes Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Grades: K-12
| 133 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Manistee, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Manistee, MI include Casman Alternative Academy, Manistee Isd Center Programs and Manistee Middle High School.
How many public high schools are located in Manistee?
5 public high schools are located in Manistee.
What is the racial composition of students in Manistee?
Manistee public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).

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