For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,252 students in Richland, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Richland, MI are Gull Lake High School, Gull Lake Virtual Partnership and Gull Lake Gateway Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Richland have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public high schools.
Richland, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gull Lake High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Richland, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gull Lake High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7753 N 34th St
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3505
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3505
Grades: 8-12
| 844 students
Rank: #22.
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Hutchinson Rd
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Grades: K-12
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
Gull Lake Gateway Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10100 E D Ave
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3422
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3422
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Richland, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bedford Communityfamily Learning Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
315 Hutchinson Road
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3418
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3418
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
7753 North 34th St
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 488-5000
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 488-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
11775 East D Ave
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 488-5000
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 488-5000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Richland, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Richland, MI include Gull Lake High School, Gull Lake Virtual Partnership and Gull Lake Gateway Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Richland?
3 public high schools are located in Richland.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland?
Richland public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Richland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Richland include: Gull Lake Gateway Academy vs. Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
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