For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,652 students in Sault Sainte Marie, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI are Sault Area High School, Sault Area Middle School and Malcolm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sault Sainte Marie, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Sault Sainte Marie have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Sault Sainte Marie, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sault Area 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 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sault Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
904 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6605
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6605
Gr: 8-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Sault Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
684 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6604
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6604
Gr: 5-10 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Malcolm High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5788 S M 129
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6638
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6638
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
500 Osborn Blvd
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-3373
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-3373
Gr: 12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
1301 Marquette Avenue
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-5055
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-5055
Gr: K-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
Rank: n/an/a
Sault Area Career Center
Vocational School
904 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-3839
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-3839
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI include Sault Area High School, Sault Area Middle School and Malcolm High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sault Sainte Marie?
6 public high schools are located in Sault Sainte Marie.
What is the racial composition of students in Sault Sainte Marie?
Sault Sainte Marie public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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