Top 25 Public High Schools in Metro Detroit, According to Niche

Finding the right high school is a pivotal decision in shaping your child’s education and future. For families in metro Detroit, prioritizing schools with excellent academics, a variety of programs and dedicated teachers is essential.

To guide parents through this significant choice, Niche—a trusted source for school evaluations and rankings—has analyzed the top public high schools in Detroit and the surrounding areas. The rankings are based on factors such as teacher quality, state test scores, class sizes, diversity and other key metrics.

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Best public high schools in the Detroit area

1. International Academy, Bloomfield Hills (A+)
2. Novi High School, Novi (A+)
3. Troy High School, Troy (A+)
4. Washtenaw International High School, Ypsilanti (A+)
5. Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor (A+)
6. Huron High School, Ann Arbor (A+)
7. Northville High School, Northville (A+)
8. Rochester Adams High School, Rochester Hills (A+)
9. Community High School, Ann Arbor (A+)
10. Skyline High School, Ann Arbor (A+)
11. Bloomfield Hills High School, Bloomfield Hills (A+)
12. Grosse Pointe South High School, Grosse Pointe Farms (A)
13. Saline High School, Saline (A)
14. Stoney Creek High School, Rochester Hills (A)
15. Athens High School, Troy (A)
16. Grosse Pointe North High School, Grosse Pointe Woods (A)
17. Rochester High School, Rochester Hills (A)
18. Oakland Early College, Farmington Hills (A)
19. West Bloomfield High School, West Bloomfield (A)
20. Early College Alliance, Ypsilanti (A)
21. Berkley High School, Berkley (A)
22. Plymouth High School, Canton (A)
23. Salem High School, Canton (A)
24. Brighton High School, Brighton (A)
25. Canton High School, Canton (A)

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