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Best Monroe County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 6,980 students in Monroe County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, MI are Monroe County Middle College, Monroe County Education Center and Summerfield Juniorsenior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, 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 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public high schools.
Monroe County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dundee Community 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 14% 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 Monroe County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe County Middle College
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1101 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 342-8750
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Monroe County Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1091 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2610
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Summerfield Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17555 Ida West Rd
Petersburg, MI 49270
(734) 279-1035
Gr: 7-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Whiteford High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6655 Consear Rd
Ottawa Lake, MI 49267
(734) 856-1443
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Ida High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3145 Prairie St
Ida, MI 48140
(734) 269-3485
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Dundee Community High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
130 Viking Dr
Dundee, MI 48131
(734) 529-7008
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Mason Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2400 Mason Eagle Dr
Erie, MI 48133
(734) 848-9353
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Milan High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Big Red Dr
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Monroe County Youth Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3600 S Custer Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 240-3220
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Mason Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2400 Mason Eagle Dr
Erie, MI 48133
(734) 848-9353
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Airport Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11330 Grafton Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-6208
Gr: 9-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Bedford Senior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8285 Jackman Rd
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6100
Gr: 8-12 | 1,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1313.
Airport Center For Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11330 Grafton Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-4071
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1414.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5707 Williams Rd
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 322-2201
Gr: 9-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1515.
Monroe High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Herr Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3400
Gr: 8-12 | 1,332 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Riverside Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
445 Toledo St
Dundee, MI 48131
(734) 529-3916
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1717.
Orchard Center High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Oak St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Milan Alternative Education
Alternative School
200 Big Red Dr
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, MI include Monroe County Middle College, Monroe County Education Center and Summerfield Juniorsenior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?
18 public high schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% 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 Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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