For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,996 students in Mecosta County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Mecosta County, MI are Mecostaosceola Education Center, Big Rapids High School and Chippewa Hills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mecosta County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Mecosta County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Mecosta County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Big Rapids High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mecosta County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mecostaosceola Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15700 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Big Rapids High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21175 15 Mile Rd
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-7651
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-7651
Gr: 9-12 | 747 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Chippewa Hills High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3226 Arthur Rd
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2100
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2100
Gr: 7-12 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Crossroads Charter Academy 612
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 Spruce St W
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9041
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9041
Gr: 6-12 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Mosaic School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 W Wheatland Ave
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-8150
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-8150
Gr: 7-12 | 91 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Big Rapids Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14980 215th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3489
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3489
Gr: K-12 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 67:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Morley Stanwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Northland Dr
Morley, MI 49336
(231) 856-4444
Morley, MI 49336
(231) 856-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Mecostaosceola Career Center
Vocational School
15830 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-5805
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-5805
Gr: 11-12
Mecosta County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3102 Arthur Rd
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2300
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2300
Gr: 5-6 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
15760 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Gr: PK
501 W. Bridge Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6234
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6234
Gr: 1-5 | 237 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Mecosta-osceola Alternative Education Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
15800 190th Avenue
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-4410
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-4410
Gr: Inquire with school
Morley Stanwood Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
151 East 7th St
Morley, MI 49336
(231) 856-4444
Morley, MI 49336
(231) 856-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
156 North Front St
Stanwood, MI 49346
(231) 823-2211
Stanwood, MI 49346
(231) 823-2211
Gr: PK-1 | 168 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mecosta County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Mecosta County, MI include Mecostaosceola Education Center, Big Rapids High School and Chippewa Hills High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mecosta County?
8 public high schools are located in Mecosta County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mecosta County?
Mecosta County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Mecosta County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mecosta County include: Morley Stanwood High School vs. Big Rapids High School, Chippewa Hills High School vs. Big Rapids High School, Big Rapids High School vs. Morley Stanwood High School
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