For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,849 students in 48917, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in 48917, MI are Waverly Senior High School and Insight School Of Michigan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 48917 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 48917, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 48917 have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waverly Senior High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 48917, MI Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waverly Senior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Snow Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3831
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3831
Gr: 9-12 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Insight School Of Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 S Creyts Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 580-0020
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 580-0020
Gr: 9-12 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 48917, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in 48917, MI include Waverly Senior High School and Insight School Of Michigan.
How many public high schools are located in 48917?
2 public high schools are located in 48917.
What is the racial composition of students in 48917?
48917 public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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