For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,789 students in Manistee County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Manistee County, MI are Manistee Isd Center Programs, Manistee Middle High School and Onekama Consolidated Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manistee County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Manistee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Manistee County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 63%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bear Lake High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Manistee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manistee Isd Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
772 E Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Manistee Middle High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2547
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2547
Gr: 6-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Onekama Consolidated Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5016 Main St
Onekama, MI 49675
(231) 889-5521
Onekama, MI 49675
(231) 889-5521
Gr: K-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Casman Alternative Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 9th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Gr: 7-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Bear Lake High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7748 Cody St
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Gr: 7-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Brethren High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4400 N High Bridge Rd
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Gr: PK-12 | 3,934 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Oaks Correctional Facility
Alternative School
1500 Caberfae Hwy
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-8272
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-8272
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Manistee County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Manistee County, MI include Manistee Isd Center Programs, Manistee Middle High School and Onekama Consolidated Schools.
How many public high schools are located in Manistee County?
8 public high schools are located in Manistee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Manistee County?
Manistee County public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Manistee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Manistee County include: Manistee Middle High School vs. Onekama Consolidated Schools, Bear Lake High School vs. Onekama Consolidated Schools, Brethren High School vs. Manistee Middle High School
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