For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,828 students in 48218, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in 48218, MI are River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy and River Rouge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 48218 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 48218, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 48218 have a Graduation Rate of 59%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is River Rouge High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 48218, MI Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Coolidge Hwy
River Rouge, MI 48218
(800) 297-2119
River Rouge, MI 48218
(800) 297-2119
Gr: K-12 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 841:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
River Rouge High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Coolidge Hwy
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
48218, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
340 Frazier Street
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9654
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9654
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
1460 West Coolidge Hwy
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
Gr: 9-10
550 Eaton
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
Gr: K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 48218, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in 48218, MI include River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy and River Rouge High School.
How many public high schools are located in 48218?
2 public high schools are located in 48218.
What is the racial composition of students in 48218?
48218 public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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