For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,016 students in Mecosta County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Mecosta County, MI are Big Rapids High School, Mosaic School and Mecostaosceola Education Center. 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 31% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Mecosta County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Mecosta County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mecosta County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Rapids High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21175 15 Mile Rd
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-7651
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-7651
Grades: 9-12
| 650 students
Rank: #22.
Mosaic School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 W Wheatland Ave
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-8150
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-8150
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
Rank: #33.
Mecostaosceola Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15700 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Grades: PK-12
| 109 students
Rank: #44.
Crossroads Charter 712
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Spruce St W
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9041
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9041
Grades: 7-12
| 138 students
Rank: #55.
Chippewa Hills High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3226 Arthur Rd
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2100
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2100
Grades: 7-12
| 509 students
Rank: #66.
Big Rapids Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14980 215th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3489
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3489
Grades: K-12
| 139 students
Rank: #77.
Morley Stanwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Northland Dr
Morley, MI 49336
(231) 856-4444
Morley, MI 49336
(231) 856-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
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
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Mecosta County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3102 Arthur Rd
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2300
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2300
Grades: 5-6
| 286 students
15760 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Grades: PK
| n/a students
501 W. Bridge Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6234
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6234
Grades: 1-5
| 237 students
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
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
15760 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Morley Stanwood Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
151 East 7th St
Morley, MI 49336
(231) 856-4444
Morley, MI 49336
(231) 856-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
350 East Wheatland Ave
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-8230
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-8230
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
156 North Front St
Stanwood, MI 49346
(231) 823-2211
Stanwood, MI 49346
(231) 823-2211
Grades: PK-1
| 168 students
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 Big Rapids High School, Mosaic School and Mecostaosceola Education Center.
How many public high schools are located in Mecosta County, MI?
8 public high schools are located in Mecosta County, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Mecosta County, MI?
Mecosta County, MI public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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