Best Monroe Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,047 students in Monroe, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Monroe, MI are Monroe County Middle College, Monroe County Education Center and Monroe County Youth Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Monroe have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Monroe, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Monroe High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Monroe, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe County Middle College
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1101 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 342-8750
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Monroe County Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1091 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2610
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Monroe County Youth Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3600 S Custer Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 240-3220
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Monroe High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Herr Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3400
Gr: 8-12 | 1,332 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Orchard Center High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Oak St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Monroe, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Monroe, MI include Monroe County Middle College, Monroe County Education Center and Monroe County Youth Center.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe?
5 public high schools are located in Monroe.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe?
Monroe public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).

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