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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Saginaw County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public high schools serving 8,956 students in Saginaw County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Saginaw County, MI are Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy, Mg Millet Learning Center and Frankenmuth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saginaw County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Saginaw County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public high schools.
Saginaw County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Frankenmuth 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 43% 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 Saginaw County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3115 Mackinaw St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Mg Millet Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3660 Southfield Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-2520
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Frankenmuth High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
525 E Genesee St
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-9955
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Hemlock High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
733 N Hemlock Rd
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5287
Gr: 9-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8250 Webster Rd
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 695-2586
Gr: 6-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Great Lakes Bay Early College
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1961 Delta Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 686-9146
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Chesaning Union High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
850 N 4th St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2040
Gr: 9-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Saginaw County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3360 Hospital Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7461
Gr: 3-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Michael J Mcgivney
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
925 N River Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
850 N 4th St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2040
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Saginaw Isd Transitions Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3860 Fashion Square Blvd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7400
Gr: K-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Swan Valley Adult And Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8400 Ohern Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2471
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
St. Charles Community Middlehigh School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
881 W Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9991
Gr: 7-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Swan Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8400 Ohern Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2401
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1515.
Birch Run Progressive High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12450 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1616.
Heritage High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3465 N Center Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-5790
Gr: 9-12 | 1,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1717.
Birch Run High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12450 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Gr: 9-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1818.
St. Charles Virtual School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
891 W Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-2415
Gr: 1-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Hemlock Virtual
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
733 N Hemlock Rd
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-2338
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mackinaw High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2775 Shattuck Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-8470
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2121.
Omni High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
479 Shattuck Rd
Carrollton, MI 48724
(989) 753-3477
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2222.
Merrill High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
555 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2323.
Carrollton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1235 Mapleridge Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 753-3433
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2424.
Francis Reh Psa
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Owen St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 753-2349
Gr: PK-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Saginaw United High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1903 N Niagara St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2626.
The Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Tuscola St
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-4400
Gr: 3-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
Bridgeport High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4691 Bearcat Blvd
Bridgeport, MI 48722
(989) 777-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Opportunities Center
Vocational School
2102 Weiss St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Saginaw Correctional Facility
Alternative School
9625 Pierce Rd
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 695-9880
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Saginaw Covenant Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
508 S Washington Ave
Saginaw, MI 48607
(616) 678-1330
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Saginaw County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Saginaw County, MI include Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy, Mg Millet Learning Center and Frankenmuth High School.
How many public high schools are located in Saginaw County?
31 public high schools are located in Saginaw County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saginaw County?
Saginaw County public high schools minority enrollment is 43% 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 Saginaw County are often viewed compared to one another?

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