For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,640 students in Isabella County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Isabella County, MI are Mt Pleasant Senior High School, Beal City High School and Shepherd High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Isabella County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Isabella County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Isabella County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Michigan average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shepherd High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Isabella County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1155 S Elizabeth St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2201
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,058 students
Rank: #22.
Beal City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3117 Elias Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-3944
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-3944
Grades: 6-12
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
Shepherd High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 S 4th St
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #44.
Montabella Juniorsenior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1324 E North County Line Rd
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5175
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5175
Grades: 6-12
| 382 students
Rank: #55.
Flextech High School Shepherd
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 W Blanchard Rd
Shepherd, MI 48883
(810) 206-3260
Shepherd, MI 48883
(810) 206-3260
Grades: 8-12
| 71 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Odyssey Middlehigh School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3441 S Wise Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9473
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9473
Grades: 7-12
| 79 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Way Oasis
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3480 S Isabella Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Grades: 6-12
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
Isabella Day Treatment
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2007 E Preston St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kinney School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
720 N Kinney Ave
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2350
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2350
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Isabella County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Beal City Alternative Education Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3032 South Winn Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9543
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9543
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
1324 E N County Line Road
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Grades: 5-8
| 269 students
Morey Montessori Public School Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
418 West Blanchard Rd
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 866-6741
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 866-6741
Grades: K-8
| 114 students
Mt Pleasant Community Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1651 South Bamber Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2370
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2370
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3771 North Mission Rd
Rosebush, MI 48878
(989) 433-2962
Rosebush, MI 48878
(989) 433-2962
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Isabella County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Isabella County, MI include Mt Pleasant Senior High School, Beal City High School and Shepherd High School.
How many public high schools are located in Isabella County?
9 public high schools are located in Isabella County.
What is the racial composition of students in Isabella County?
Isabella County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Isabella County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Isabella County include: Shepherd High School vs. Mt Pleasant Senior High School, Shepherd High School vs. Beal City High School, Montabella Juniorsenior High School vs. Beal City High School
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