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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

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?

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