For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,909 students in Southfield, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Southfield, MI are University High School Academy, Kennedy Learning Center and Agbu Alexmarie Manoogian School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southfield, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Southfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Southfield, 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 University High School Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Southfield, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University High School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19301 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-4370
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-4370
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
Kennedy Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16229 Mount Vernon St
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8828
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8828
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
Agbu Alexmarie Manoogian School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22001 Northwestern Hwy
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 569-2988
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 569-2988
Grades: K-12
| 431 students
Rank: #44.
Crescent Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26555 Franklin Rd
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 423-4581
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 423-4581
Grades: 6-9
| 218 students
Rank: #55.
Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24675 Lahser Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8606
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8606
Grades: 9-12
| 1,190 students
Rank: #66.
Bradford Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24218 Garner St
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 351-0000
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 351-0000
Grades: PK-12
| 768 students
Southfield, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
27700 Southfield Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 569-0089
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 569-0089
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
18330 George Washington Dr
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 557-6121
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 557-6121
Grades: K-8
| 286 students
27225 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Aspire Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
21705 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-0012
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-0012
Grades: 7-8
| 1 students
18575 W 9 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8730
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8730
Grades: PK-9
| 554 students
Bussey Center For Early Child Education (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
19080 West 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7350
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7350
Grades: K
| 3 students
24500 Larkins St
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8780
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8780
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
20900 Independence Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8855
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8855
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
16500 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7440
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7440
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
16299 Mount Vernon Street
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-7680
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-7680
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
19080 W. 12 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8590
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8590
Grades: K-1
| 94 students
17050 Dorset
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 443-4025
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 443-4025
Grades: PK-K
| 10 students
16300 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7400
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7400
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Southfield Education Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
16299 Mount Vernon St
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-4328
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-4328
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
24675 Lahser Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8601
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8601
Grades: 8-12
| 1,047 students
Southfield Regional Academic Campus (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
21705 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8606
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8606
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
19301 West 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7200
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7200
Grades: 8-12
| 880 students
26555 Franklin Road
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 354-1500
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 354-1500
Grades: K-8
| 245 students
Tri County Educational Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
16299 Mount Vernon St
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 435-5071
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 435-5071
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Southfield, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Southfield, MI include University High School Academy, Kennedy Learning Center and Agbu Alexmarie Manoogian School.
How many public high schools are located in Southfield?
6 public high schools are located in Southfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Southfield?
Southfield public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Southfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Southfield include: Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology vs. University High School Academy
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