For the 2025 school year, there are 10 blue ribbon public high schools serving 7,462 students in Michigan.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Michigan are International Academy, Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy and Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Michigan blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rochester Adams 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 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Michigan (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1020 E Square Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Grades: 9-12
| 1,392 students
Rank: #22.
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1903 N Niagara St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Community High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 N Division St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2021
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
Rochester Adams High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3200 W Tienken Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Grades: 7-12
| 1,539 students
Rank: #55.
City Middlehigh
(Math: 66% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grades: 7-12
| 927 students
Rank: #66.
Van Hoosen Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1339 N Adams Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 904 students
Rank: #77.
Ernest W Seaholm High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2436 W Lincoln St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3702
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3702
Grades: 9-12
| 1,154 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Rank: #99.
Bridgman High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9964 Gast Rd
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0223
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0223
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #1010.
New Buffalo Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1112 E Clay St
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6001
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6001
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Michigan?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Michigan include International Academy, Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy and Community High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Michigan?
10 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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