For the 2025 school year, there are 175 public high schools serving 92,954 students in Wayne County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, MI are Jo Brighton Skills Center, The Lincoln Center and Northville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Wayne County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northville High School, with ≥99% 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 Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wayne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jo Brighton Skills Center
Special Education School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4460 18th St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6300
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6300
Gr: 4-12 | 157 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
The Lincoln Center
Special Education School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
891 Goddard St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-5900
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-5900
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Northville High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45700 6 Mile Rd
Northville, MI 48168
(248) 344-3800
Northville, MI 48168
(248) 344-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Grosse Pointe South High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3500
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,164 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
46181 Joy Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2800
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 1,887 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Plymouth High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8400 N Beck Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-5500
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 1,911 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Henry Ford Early College
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 317-1584
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 317-1584
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Canton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8415 N Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-7545
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-7545
Gr: 6-12 | 1,917 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Madison School
Special Education School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4460 18th St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6400
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6400
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Ivywood Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14356 Genoa Ct
Plymouth, MI 48170
(248) 207-1757
Plymouth, MI 48170
(248) 207-1757
Gr: K-9 | 657 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Henry Ford Early Collegeadvanced Manufacturing
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 317-1584
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 317-1584
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Stevenson High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33500 6 Mile Rd
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 744-2660
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 744-2660
Gr: 8-12 | 1,590 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Grosse Ile High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7800 Grays Dr
Grosse Ile, MI 48138
(734) 362-2400
Grosse Ile, MI 48138
(734) 362-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Jerry L White Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14804 W Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 416-4200
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 416-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Grosse Pointe North High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 Vernier Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3200
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,007 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1616.
Churchill High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8900 Newburgh Rd
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 744-2650
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 744-2650
Gr: 7-12 | 1,247 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1717.
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20629 Annapolis St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1818.
Canton Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
46610 Cherry Hill Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 404-6776
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 404-6776
Gr: 7-12 | 660 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Covenant High School East
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9100 Gratiot Ave
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Westwood North Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School Liv
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30218 Plymouth Rd
Livonia, MI 48150
(248) 425-5868
Livonia, MI 48150
(248) 425-5868
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Redford Union Virtual Learning
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18255 Kinloch
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3700
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3501 Hamtramck Dr
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Clara B Ford Academy Sda
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Gr: 5-12 | 57 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Downriver Digital Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27225 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Hope Academic Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27225 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Maple Grove Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24787 Van Horn Rd
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 783-3333
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 783-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 105:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Turning Point Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18501 Waltham St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 347-8900
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 347-8900
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Vista Meadows Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Westwood Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0288
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0288
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 170:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3131.
Burger Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Gr: K-12 | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3232.
Renaissance High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6565 W Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 416-4600
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 416-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,171 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Rank: #3333.
Patrick Henry Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24825 Hall Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 362-6100
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 362-6100
Gr: 8-9 | 810 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3434.
Woodhaven High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24787 Van Horn Rd
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 783-3333
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 783-3333
Gr: 10-12 | 1,205 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3535.
Riverview Community High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12431 Longsdorf St
Riverview, MI 48193
(734) 285-7361
Riverview, MI 48193
(734) 285-7361
Gr: 9-12 | 893 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
29193 Beech St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Gr: 9 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
17101 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Gr: 9-11 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3056 Hanley St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 347-0026
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 347-0026
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
14213 Whitcomb St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Gr: 6-8
5680 Konkel St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 596-7640
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 596-7640
Gr: PK-8 | 860 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
300 South Henry Ruff Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 722-1465
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 722-1465
Gr: K-8 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Ace Academy (Sda) - Calumet Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
330 Glendale St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 97%
13330 E Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Gr: 4-12
330 Glendale
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Gr: 4-12 | 136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
28201 Lyndon Street
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 744-2685
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 744-2685
Gr: K-6 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
19499 Victor Parkway
Livonia, MI 48152
(313) 625-4700
Livonia, MI 48152
(313) 625-4700
Gr: 10-12
African Heritage Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
21511 W. Mcnichols
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-2357
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-2357
Gr: 2-12 | 21 students
20119 Wisconsin St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Gr: 6-12 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
8666 Quincy St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 898-6444
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 898-6444
Gr: PK-12 | 898 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Allen Early Learning Academy (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
11100 North Haggerty Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 582-6801
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 582-6801
Gr: PK
11100 North Haggerty Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-3050
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Allen Park Community School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
14700 Moore Ave
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 827-2660
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 827-2660
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
8100 West Davison
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
8858 Petoskey Avenue
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 596-4900
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 596-4900
Gr: PK-2 | 69 students
10215 King Richard
Detroit, MI 48224
Detroit, MI 48224
Gr: K-8 | 379 students Minority enrollment: 99%
2200 Ewald Circle
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students
4900 E. Hilldale Street
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7770
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7770
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
B Beck Education Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
27100 Bennett
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3501
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3501
Gr: PK-K
Barbour Magnet Middle School (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
4209 Seneca Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Barnard Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
900 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Barnes Early Childhood Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
20090 Morningside Dr
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Gr: PK
Barsamian Preparatory Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7650 2nd Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1288
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1288
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 467-5697
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 467-5697
Gr: 3-5 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, MI include Jo Brighton Skills Center, The Lincoln Center and Northville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?
175 public high schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public high schools minority enrollment is 56% 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 Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wayne County include: Grosse Pointe South High School vs. Grosse Pointe North High School, Renaissance High School vs. Cass Technical High School, Grosse Pointe North High School vs. Grosse Pointe South High School
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