Best Marquette Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,319 students in Marquette, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Marquette, MI are Marquette Senior High School, Marquettealger Administrative Unit and North Star Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marquette, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Marquette have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Marquette, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marquette Senior 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 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Marquette, MI (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marquette Senior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1203 W Fair Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4254
Gr: 7-12 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Marquettealger Administrative Unit
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
321 E Ohio St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-5102
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
North Star Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3030 Wright St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Vandenboom Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1175 Erie Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4321
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Marquette Branch Prison
Alternative School
1960 Us Highway 41 S
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-6531
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Marquette, Michigan

Marquette, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
321 East Ohio St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-5101
3030 Wright Street
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
1175 Erie Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Gr: PK-K | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1175 Erie Street
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4320
Gr: K-3 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marquette, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marquette, MI include Marquette Senior High School, Marquettealger Administrative Unit and North Star Montessori Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Marquette?
5 public high schools are located in Marquette.
What is the racial composition of students in Marquette?
Marquette public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).

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