Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106

Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115

Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130

Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48

Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56

Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80

Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438
Best Public High Schools in Allegan County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Allegan County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 5,922 students in Allegan County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Allegan County, MI are Saugatuck High School, Hamilton High School and Otsego High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegan County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Allegan County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public high schools.
Allegan County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Otsego High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Allegan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saugatuck High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Elizabeth St
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4911 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5185
Gr: 9-12 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Otsego High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
550 Washington St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7403
Gr: 9-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Plainwell High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
684 102nd Ave
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-9554
Gr: 9-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Fennville Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 722-3580
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Allegan Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
550 5th St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5433
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Otsego West Campus High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
570 Washington St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7403
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Renaissance High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
798 E Bridge St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-8911
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Outlook Academy Youth Home Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2243 33rd St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7880
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Wayland High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
870 E Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Hopkins High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
333 S Clark St
Hopkins, MI 49328
(269) 793-7616
Gr: 9-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Career Connections Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
870 E Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Outlook Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2879 116th Ave
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7880
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
Allegan High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1560 Lincoln Rd
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-7002
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
Martin High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1556 Chalmers
Martin, MI 49070
(269) 442-0400
Gr: 6-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1616.
Hillside Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
212 Grove St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1717.
Fennville Public High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 722-3450
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1818.
Allegan Online K12
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 5th St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5431
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Technical Center
Vocational School
2891 116th Ave
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7800
Gr: 11-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Allegan County, MI

Allegan County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Michigan Career And Technical Institute High School (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
11611 Pine Lake Rd
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 664-4461
Gr: 9-12
Wayland Young Adult Program (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
118 West Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 673-2167
Gr: Inquire with school | 6 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Allegan County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Allegan County, MI include Saugatuck High School, Hamilton High School and Otsego High School.
How many public high schools are located in Allegan County?
19 public high schools are located in Allegan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegan County?
Allegan County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Allegan County are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (MI):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

A Relevant History of Public Education in the United States
A Relevant History of Public Education in the United States
 Uniforms in U.S. Public Schools: 2025 Pros & Cons
Uniforms in U.S. Public Schools: 2025 Pros & Cons
Michigan Top-Ranked Public Schools
Michigan Top-Ranked Public Schools
 The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
 No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy
No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy

More Articles

Evaluating Public Schools
Public School Jobs
Teaching
Local School Topics
Public School Policies