For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,137 students in Big Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Big Rapids, MI are Mecostaosceola Education Center, Big Rapids High School and Crossroads Charter Academy 612. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Rapids, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Big Rapids have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Big Rapids, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Big Rapids High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Big Rapids, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mecostaosceola Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15700 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Grades: PK-12
| 113 students
Rank: #22.
Big Rapids High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21175 15 Mile Rd
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-7651
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-7651
Grades: 9-12
| 747 students
Rank: #33.
Crossroads Charter Academy 612
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 Spruce St W
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9041
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9041
Grades: 6-12
| 144 students
Rank: #44.
Big Rapids Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14980 215th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3489
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3489
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mecostaosceola Career Center
Vocational School
15830 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-5805
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-5805
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Big Rapids, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15760 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Grades: PK
| n/a students
501 W. Bridge Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6234
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6234
Grades: 1-5
| 237 students
Mecosta-osceola Alternative Education Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
15800 190th Avenue
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-4410
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-4410
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
15760 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Big Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Big Rapids, MI include Mecostaosceola Education Center, Big Rapids High School and Crossroads Charter Academy 612.
How many public high schools are located in Big Rapids?
5 public high schools are located in Big Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Rapids?
Big Rapids public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Big Rapids are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Big Rapids include: Mecostaosceola Education Center vs. Crossroads Charter Academy 612, Crossroads Charter Academy 612 vs. Mecostaosceola Education Center
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