For the 2026 school year, there are 10 blue ribbon public high schools serving 7,351 students in Michigan.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Michigan are International Academy, Community High School and Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Michigan blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rochester Adams High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Michigan (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International Academy
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1020 E Square Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Gr: 9-12 | 1,370 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Community High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
401 N Division St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2021
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2021
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3115 Mackinaw St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Rochester Adams High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3200 W Tienken Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Gr: 7-12 | 1,521 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
City High Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Gr: 7-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Van Hoosen Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1339 N Adams Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Ernest W Seaholm High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2436 W Lincoln St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3702
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3702
Gr: 9-12 | 1,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Bridgman High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9964 Gast Rd
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0223
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0223
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Henry Ford Early College
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 317-1584
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 317-1584
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
New Buffalo Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1112 E Clay St
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6001
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6001
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Michigan?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Michigan include International Academy, Community High School and Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Michigan?
10 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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