For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,923 students in 48239, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in 48239, MI are Veritas, Lee M Thurston High School and Westfield Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 48239 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 48239, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 48239 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Michigan average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lee M Thurston High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 48239, MI Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Veritas
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26440 Puritan
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-3250
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-3250
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Lee M Thurston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26255 Schoolcraft
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-0600
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 883 students
Rank: #33.
Westfield Preparatory High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23750 Elmira
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 778-7990
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 778-7990
Grades: 7-12
| 828 students
Rank: #44.
Soar Academic Institute
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26141 Schoolcraft
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 164 students
48239, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15995 Delaware Ave
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-3600
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-3600
Grades: 2-5
| 410 students
Michigan Technical Academy High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
23750 Elmira
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 537-9311
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 537-9311
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Michigan Technical Academy Middle School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
23750 Elmira St
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 537-9311
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 537-9311
Grades: 6-12
| 284 students
15100 Aubrey
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 592-3351
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 592-3351
Grades: 1-3
| 86 students
Shear Early Childhood Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
26141 Schoolcraft
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 48239, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in 48239, MI include Veritas, Lee M Thurston High School and Westfield Preparatory High School.
How many public high schools are located in 48239?
4 public high schools are located in 48239.
What is the racial composition of students in 48239?
48239 public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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