Top 10 Best Marquette County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 3,053 students in Marquette County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Marquette County, MI are Negaunee High School, Marquette Senior High School and Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marquette County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Marquette County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Marquette County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Negaunee High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Marquette County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Negaunee High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 West Arch St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7861
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Marquette Senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1203 West Fair Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4254
Grades: 7-12
| 968 students
Rank: #33.
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 South Pioneer Ave
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4173
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: #44.
Marquettealger Administrative Unit
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
321 East Ohio St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-5102
Grades: PK-12
| 24 students
Rank: #55.
Westwood High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 South Westwood Dr
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1023
Grades: 8-12
| 389 students
Rank: #66.
Ishpeming High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
319 East Division St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1066
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Rank: #77.
Republicmichigamme School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
227 Maple St
Republic, MI 49879
(906) 376-2277
Grades: PK-12
| 86 students
Rank: #88.
North Star Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3030 Wright St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Grades: PK-12
| 233 students
Rank: #99.
Gwinn Middlehigh School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50 West State Highway M35
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-9247
Grades: 6-12
| 521 students
Rank: #1010.
Vandenboom Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1175 Erie Strert
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4321
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marquette Branch Prison
Alternative School
1960 Us Highway 41 S
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-6531
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Marquette County, MI

Marquette County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
350 Aspen Ridge School Rd
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3176
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Central School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
324 East Pearl St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-5501
Grades: PK
| n/a students
50 West M-35
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-5914
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
101 South Pioneer Ave
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4173
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
321 East Ohio St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-5101
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3030 Wright Street
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Grades: 6-8
| 25 students
1175 Erie Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Grades: PK-K
| 11 students
1175 Erie Street
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4320
Grades: K-3
| 105 students
201 Ventura Street
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-3680
Grades: PK
| 64 students
300 Westwood Dr
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1021
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Marquette County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Marquette County, MI include Negaunee High School, Marquette Senior High School and Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division.
How many public high schools are located in Marquette County, MI?
11 public high schools are located in Marquette County, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Marquette County, MI?
Marquette County, MI public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).

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