For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 782 students in 49079, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in 49079, MI are Paw Paw High School and Cedar Street Community And Family Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 49079 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 49079, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 49079 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Michigan average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paw Paw High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 49079, MI Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paw Paw High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30609 E Red Arrow Hwy
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5600
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 692 students
Rank: #22.
Cedar Street Community And Family Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 Cedar St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700
Grades: PK-12
| 90 students
49079, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
502 North Brown Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-8860
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-8860
Grades: PK
| n/a students
600 East Michigan Ave
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 49079, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in 49079, MI include Paw Paw High School and Cedar Street Community And Family Center.
How many public high schools are located in 49079?
2 public high schools are located in 49079.
What is the racial composition of students in 49079?
49079 public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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