For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 346 students in Shelby, MI.
The top-ranked public high school in Shelby, MI is Shelby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, MI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Shelby, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shelby High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Shelby, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelby High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
641 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4452
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4452
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Shelby, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Shelby, MI include Shelby High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shelby?
1 public high schools are located in Shelby.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?
Shelby public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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