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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Wayne County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 166 public high schools serving 92,954 students in Wayne County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, MI are Jo Brighton Skills Center, The Lincoln Center and Northville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Wayne County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northville High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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 Wayne County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jo Brighton Skills Center
Special Education School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4460 18th St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6300
Gr: 4-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
The Lincoln Center
Special Education School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
891 Goddard St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-5900
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Northville High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
45700 6 Mile Rd
Northville, MI 48168
(248) 344-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,441 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Grosse Pointe South High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
46181 Joy Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 1,871 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Plymouth High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8400 N Beck Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 1,816 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Henry Ford Early College
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 317-1584
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Canton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8415 N Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-7545
Gr: 6-12 | 1,899 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Madison School
Special Education School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4460 18th St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6400
Gr: PK-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Ivywood Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14356 Genoa Ct
Plymouth, MI 48170
(248) 207-1757
Gr: K-10 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
Henry Ford Early Collegeadvanced Manufacturing
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 317-1584
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1212.
Stevenson High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
33500 6 Mile Rd
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 744-2660
Gr: 8-12 | 1,523 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Grosse Ile High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7800 Grays Dr
Grosse Ile, MI 48138
(734) 362-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Jerry L White Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14804 W Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 416-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Grosse Pointe North High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
707 Vernier Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
Churchill High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8900 Newburgh Rd
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 744-2650
Gr: 7-12 | 1,227 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1717.
Canton Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
46610 Cherry Hill Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 404-6776
Gr: 7-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Covenant High School East
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9100 Gratiot Ave
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Westwood North Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School Liv
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30218 Plymouth Rd
Livonia, MI 48150
(248) 425-5868
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Redford Union Virtual Learning
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18255 Kinloch
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3501 Hamtramck Dr
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Gr: 4-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Clara B Ford Academy Sda
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Gr: 5-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Detroit Lions Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2001 W Warren Ave
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 852-9677
Gr: 6-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Downriver Digital Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27225 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Maple Grove Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24787 Van Horn Rd
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 783-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 76:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Turning Point Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18501 Waltham St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 347-8900
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27225 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Vista Meadows Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Westwood Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 174:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3131.
Burger Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Gr: K-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3232.
Renaissance High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6565 W Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 416-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,197 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #3333.
Woodhaven High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24787 Van Horn Rd
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 783-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 1,629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3434.
Riverview Community High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12431 Longsdorf St
Riverview, MI 48193
(734) 285-7361
Gr: 9-12 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3535.
Howe Trainable Center And Montessori
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-7000
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, MI include Jo Brighton Skills Center, The Lincoln Center and Northville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?
175 public high schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public high schools minority enrollment is 56% 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 Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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