For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,108 students in Big Rapids, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Big Rapids, MI are Mecostaosceola Education Center, Big Rapids High School and Crossroads Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Rapids, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Big Rapids have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Big Rapids, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Big Rapids High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Big Rapids, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mecostaosceola Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15700 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Big Rapids High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21175 15 Mile Rd
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-7651
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-7651
Gr: 9-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Crossroads Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 Spruce St W
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9041
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9041
Gr: K-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Big Rapids Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14980 215th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3489
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3489
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 115:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Mecostaosceola Career Center
Vocational School
15830 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Big Rapids, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Big Rapids, MI include Mecostaosceola Education Center, Big Rapids High School and Crossroads Charter Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Big Rapids?
5 public high schools are located in Big Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Rapids?
Big Rapids public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Big Rapids are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Big Rapids include: Mecostaosceola Education Center vs. Crossroads Charter Academy, Crossroads Charter Academy vs. Mecostaosceola Education Center
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