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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public High Schools in Michigan (2026)

The most improved public high schools in Michigan are Henry Ford Early College, Madison School and North Ednew Horizons.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 2,156 2,951 Avg. Improved Rank: 2,383

Most Improved Public High Schools in Michigan (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Henry Ford Early College
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +2951
(from 3,143 to 192)
Grades: 9-12
5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 317-1584
Rank: #22.
Madison School
Special Education School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +2857
(from 3,096 to 239)
Grades: PK-12
4460 18th St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6400
Rank: #33.
North Ednew Horizons
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +2758
(from 3,216 to 458)
Grades: PK-12
933 Rose St
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5685
Rank: #44.
Lyle A Torrant Center
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +2722
(from 3,157 to 435)
Grades: PK-12
1175 W Parnall Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Rank: #55.
Mg Millet Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +2649
(from 2,733 to 84)
Grades: PK-12
3660 Southfield Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-2520
Rank: #66.
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2551
(from 3,361 to 810)
Grades: 8-12
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9672
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Allegan Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2496
(from 3,306 to 810)
Grades: 9-12
550 5th St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5433
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Comstock Compass High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2496
(from 3,306 to 810)
Grades: PK-12
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Horizon Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2496
(from 3,306 to 810)
Grades: 9-12
30 S Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Pineview Homes
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2496
(from 3,306 to 810)
Grades: 1-12
8444 Oak Rd
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Rank: #1111.
Westwood Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2485
(from 3,295 to 810)
Grades: 9-12
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Rank: #1212.
Clara B Ford Academy Sda
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2473
(from 3,283 to 810)
Grades: 5-12
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Rank: #1313.
Northview Next Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2459
(from 3,269 to 810)
Grades: 9-12
3801 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-7396
Rank: #1414.
Ubly Community Jrsr High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +2420
(from 2,856 to 436)
Grades: 6-12
2020 Union St
Ubly, MI 48475
(989) 658-8554
Rank: #1515.
Monroe County Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +2413
(from 2,698 to 285)
Grades: PK-12
1091 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2610
Rank: #1616.
Gogebicontonagon Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +2394
(from 2,866 to 472)
Grades: PK-12
202 Elm St
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3438
Rank: #1717.
Sanilac Isd Special Education Services
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +2322
(from 2,698 to 376)
Grades: PK-12
46 N Jackson St
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-2200
Rank: #1818.
River Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2321
(from 3,131 to 810)
Grades: 9-12
350 N Main St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6324
Rank: #1919.
Coor Special Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +2319
(from 2,704 to 385)
Grades: K-12
11051 N Cut Rd
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9583
Rank: #2020.
Grayling High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +2297
(from 2,733 to 436)
Grades: 9-12
1135 N Old 27
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3532
Rank: #2121.
Dickinsoniron Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +2263
(from 2,415 to 152)
Grades: K-12
1074 Pyle Dr
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2692
Rank: #2222.
Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2260
(from 2,866 to 606)
Grades: PK-12
5219 18th Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-9476
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Oakland Early College
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +2259
(from 2,508 to 249)
Grades: 9-12
27055 Orchard Lake Rd
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 522-3540
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Wing Lake Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +2259
(from 2,508 to 249)
Grades: PK-12
6490 Wing Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 341-7900
Rank: #2525.
The Lincoln Center
Special Education School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Rank Change: +2239
(from 2,262 to 23)
Grades: PK-12
891 Goddard St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-5900
Rank: #2626.
Whitmore Lake High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2232
(from 2,906 to 674)
Grades: 7-12
7430 Whitmore Lake Rd
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-4461
Rank: #2727.
Kennedy Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +2219
(from 3,159 to 940)
Grades: PK-12
1700 Baldwin Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8040
Rank: #2828.
Traverse City High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2194
(from 2,966 to 772)
Grades: 9-12
3962 3 Mile Rd N
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5860
Rank: #2929.
Bridgman High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +2178
(from 2,297 to 119)
Grades: 9-12
9964 Gast Rd
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0223
Rank: #30 - 3930. - 39.
Academic And Career Education Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2156
(from 2,966 to 810)
Grades: 9-12
884 E Isabella Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-5202
Rank: #30 - 3930. - 39.
Adrian Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2156
(from 2,966 to 810)
Grades: 9-12
801 E Maumee St
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-1332
Rank: #30 - 3930. - 39.
Clare Pioneer High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2156
(from 2,966 to 810)
Grades: 9-12
670 Ann Arbor Trl
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3067
Rank: #30 - 3930. - 39.
Constantine Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2156
(from 2,966 to 810)
Grades: 6-12
300 Peachtree St
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-9030
Rank: #30 - 3930. - 39.
Harrison Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2156
(from 2,966 to 810)
Grades: 9-12
420 W Spruce St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Rank: #30 - 3930. - 39.
Houghton Lake Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2156
(from 2,966 to 810)
Grades: 9-12
179 Cloverleaf Ln
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 422-6161
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