The most improved public high schools in Michigan are Ackerson High School, Lighthouse North Campus and Lincoln Alternative High School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 623
1,564
Avg. Improved Rank: 973
Most Improved Public High Schools in Michigan (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Ackerson High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1564
(from 2,376 to 812)
(from 2,376 to 812)
Grades: 9-12
121 W Brooklyn Rd
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5718
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5718
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Lighthouse North Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1564
(from 2,376 to 812)
(from 2,376 to 812)
Grades: 3-12
1260 Ekhart St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Lincoln Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1564
(from 2,376 to 812)
(from 2,376 to 812)
Grades: 9-12
645 Alger Ave
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-2839
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-2839
Rank: #44.
Traverse City High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1447
(from 2,208 to 761)
(from 2,208 to 761)
Grades: 9-12
3962 3 Mile Rd N
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5860
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5860
Rank: #55.
Sanilac Isd Special Education Services
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +1421
(from 1,481 to 60)
(from 1,481 to 60)
Grades: PK-12
46 N Jackson St
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-2200
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-2200
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Link Learning Belding
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1396
(from 2,208 to 812)
(from 2,208 to 812)
Grades: 9-12
9057 Belding Road 2
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3547
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3547
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Link Learning Menominee
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1396
(from 2,208 to 812)
(from 2,208 to 812)
Grades: 9-12
955 1st St
Menominee, MI 49858
(616) 244-3547
Menominee, MI 49858
(616) 244-3547
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Link Learning Stantoncentral Montcalm
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1396
(from 2,208 to 812)
(from 2,208 to 812)
Grades: 9-12
710 N State St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 244-3547
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 244-3547
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Sheldon Pines School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1396
(from 2,208 to 812)
(from 2,208 to 812)
Grades: K-12
6542 136th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8970
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8970
Rank: #1010.
Huron Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1212
(from 1,960 to 748)
(from 1,960 to 748)
Grades: PK-12
1299 S Thomas Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9274
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9274
Rank: #1111.
Burt Township School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1148
(from 1,960 to 812)
(from 1,960 to 812)
Grades: K-12
27 Colwell St
Grand Marais, MI 49839
(906) 494-2521
Grand Marais, MI 49839
(906) 494-2521
Rank: #1212.
Ubly Community Jrsr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +998
(from 1,729 to 731)
(from 1,729 to 731)
Grades: 6-12
2020 Union St
Ubly, MI 48475
(989) 658-8554
Ubly, MI 48475
(989) 658-8554
Rank: #1313.
Brandywine Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +981
(from 1,712 to 731)
(from 1,712 to 731)
Grades: 9-12
1700 Bell Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Rank: #1414.
New Buffalo Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +918
(from 1,501 to 583)
(from 1,501 to 583)
Grades: 9-12
1112 E Clay St
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6001
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6001
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Fremont High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +912
(from 1,565 to 653)
(from 1,565 to 653)
Grades: 9-12
5421 S Warner Ave
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-5300
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-5300
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Mackinaw City K12 School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +912
(from 1,565 to 653)
(from 1,565 to 653)
Grades: K-12
609 W Central Ave
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
(231) 436-8211
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
(231) 436-8211
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Copper Country Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +898
(from 1,481 to 583)
(from 1,481 to 583)
Grades: PK-12
809 Hecla St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Heartwood School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +898
(from 1,481 to 583)
(from 1,481 to 583)
Grades: PK-12
625 Hagadorn Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1404
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1404
Rank: #1919.
Pine River Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +880
(from 2,008 to 1,128)
(from 2,008 to 1,128)
Grades: 8-12
17445 Pine River Rd
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 829-3841
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 829-3841
Rank: #2020.
Suttons Bay Senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +774
(from 1,729 to 955)
(from 1,729 to 955)
Grades: 9-12
500 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8604
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8604
Rank: #2121.
Webberville High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +771
(from 2,271 to 1,500)
(from 2,271 to 1,500)
Grades: 9-12
309 E Grand River Rd
Webberville, MI 48892
(517) 521-3447
Webberville, MI 48892
(517) 521-3447
Rank: #2222.
Grand River Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +761
(from 2,118 to 1,357)
(from 2,118 to 1,357)
Grades: 9-12
650 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-1800
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-1800
Rank: #2323.
Bellevue Jrsr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +749
(from 2,322 to 1,573)
(from 2,322 to 1,573)
Grades: 7-12
576 Love Hwy
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9413
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9413
Rank: #2424.
Shiawassee Resd Student Learning Center West
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +724
(from 1,501 to 777)
(from 1,501 to 777)
Grades: PK-12
2009 Corunna Ave
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 743-3471
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 743-3471
Rank: #2525.
Cheboygan Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +723
(from 2,449 to 1,726)
(from 2,449 to 1,726)
Grades: 4-12
905 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7103
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7103
Rank: #2626.
Caniff Liberty Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +705
(from 2,322 to 1,617)
(from 2,322 to 1,617)
Grades: PK-9
2650 Caniff St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(248) 327-7673
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(248) 327-7673
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Lyle A Torrant Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +687
(from 950 to 263)
(from 950 to 263)
Grades: PK-12
1175 W Parnall Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Ovidelsie High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +687
(from 1,312 to 625)
(from 1,312 to 625)
Grades: 9-12
8989 E Colony Rd
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 834-2271
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 834-2271
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Flushing High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +685
(from 1,636 to 951)
(from 1,636 to 951)
Grades: 8-12
5039 Deland Rd
Flushing, MI 48433
(810) 591-3770
Flushing, MI 48433
(810) 591-3770
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Peck Jrsr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +685
(from 2,543 to 1,858)
(from 2,543 to 1,858)
Grades: 6-12
222 E Lapeer St
Peck, MI 48466
(810) 378-5501
Peck, MI 48466
(810) 378-5501
Rank: #3131.
Forest Area High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +668
(from 2,148 to 1,480)
(from 2,148 to 1,480)
Grades: 9-12
7661 Shippy Rd Sw
Fife Lake, MI 49633
(231) 369-2884
Fife Lake, MI 49633
(231) 369-2884
Rank: #3232.
Jo Brighton Skills Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +657
(from 663 to 6)
(from 663 to 6)
Grades: 4-12
4460 18th St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6300
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6300
Rank: #3333.
Onaway Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +639
(from 2,052 to 1,413)
(from 2,052 to 1,413)
Grades: 9-12
4549 M 33
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-4800
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-4800
Rank: #3434.
Stockbridge Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +632
(from 1,836 to 1,204)
(from 1,836 to 1,204)
Grades: 7-12
416 N Clinton St
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-7770
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-7770
Rank: #3535.
Flat Rock Community High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +623
(from 1,729 to 1,106)
(from 1,729 to 1,106)
Grades: 9-12
25600 Seneca St
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 535-6600
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 535-6600
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