For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,730 students in Manistee, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Manistee, MI are Manistee Isd Center Programs, Manistee Middle High School and Casman Alternative Academy. 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 17% (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 60%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Manistee Middle High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manistee Isd Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
772 E Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Manistee Middle High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2547
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2547
Gr: 6-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Casman Alternative Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 9th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Gr: 7-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Gr: PK-12 | 3,934 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Oaks Correctional Facility
Alternative School
1500 Caberfae Hwy
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-8272
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-8272
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Manistee, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Manistee, MI include Manistee Isd Center Programs, Manistee Middle High School and Casman Alternative Academy.
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 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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