Plymouth High School is a public high school in Canton Township, Michigan, United States. Plymouth High School is located on a campus of the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park in Wayne County.
Serving 1,816 students in grades 6-12, Plymouth High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,816 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Plymouth High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Canton, MI, encompassing approximately 60.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum of 7 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plymouth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Plymouth High School's student population of 1,816 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,816 students
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Plymouth High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plymouth High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 3025 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Asian
18%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
10%
18%
White
61%
63%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plymouth High School's ranking?
Plymouth High School is ranked #185 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Plymouth High School often compared to?
Plymouth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canton High School, Salem High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plymouth High School?
The graduation rate of Plymouth High School is 98%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Plymouth High School?
1,816 students attend Plymouth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Plymouth High School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plymouth High School?
Plymouth High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Plymouth High School offer ?
Plymouth High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plymouth High School part of?
Plymouth High School is part of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Overall, I loved Plymouth High School when I went here! There are some really great teachers, the student body is pretty good, and there are so many activities. Plymouth High School is located in a conveniently-located park, where there are three schools, where students could have classes in any of the three schools. Overall, Plymouth High School is a really good choice!
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