For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,799 students in 48218, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in 48218, MI are River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy and River Rouge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 48218 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 48218, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 48218 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is River Rouge High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 48218, MI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Coolidge Hwy
River Rouge, MI 48218
(800) 297-2119
River Rouge, MI 48218
(800) 297-2119
Grades: K-12
| 838 students
Rank: #22.
River Rouge High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Coolidge Hwy
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 961 students
48218, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
340 Frazier Street
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9654
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9654
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
1460 West Coolidge Hwy
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
Grades: 9-10
| n/a students
550 Eaton
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
Grades: K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 48218, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in 48218, MI include River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy and River Rouge High School.
How many public high schools are located in 48218?
2 public high schools are located in 48218.
What is the racial composition of students in 48218?
48218 public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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