For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,463 students in Southgate, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Southgate, MI are Southgate Anderson High School and Asher School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southgate, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Southgate have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Southgate, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southgate Anderson 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Southgate, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southgate Anderson High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15475 Leroy St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4611
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4611
Gr: 9-12 | 986 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Asher School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14101 Leroy St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4633
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4633
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Beacon Day Treatment Center
Special Education School
12601 Mccann St
Southgate, MI 48195
(313) 551-2790
Southgate, MI 48195
(313) 551-2790
Gr: K-12 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Southgate, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15500 Howard St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4650
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
12601 Mccann St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4623
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4623
Gr: 6-7 | 685 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Sp Ed - Transitions Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
14685 Northline Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4619
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4619
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Southgate, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Southgate, MI include Southgate Anderson High School and Asher School.
How many public high schools are located in Southgate?
3 public high schools are located in Southgate.
What is the racial composition of students in Southgate?
Southgate public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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