4 MI High Schools Make U.S. News 2025 ‘Best’ Ranking

Four public high schools in Michigan are among the best in the country, according to a new ranking Tuesday from U.S. News & World Report.

Among the 683 Michigan high schools the outlet looked at for its 2025-2026 Best High School Rankings, two made the top 25, while the other two made the top 100.

The four Michigan high schools that made the top 100 include:

No. 11 International Academy of Macomb, Clinton Township (Chippewa Valley Schools)

No. 21 International Academy, Bloomfield Hills (Oakland Schools)

No. 48 City High School, Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids Public Schools)

No. 83 Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy, Saginaw (Saginaw School District)

Read more:

• The Top 25 High Schools In Michigan For 2025-26: U.S. News & World Report
• Dearborn Public Schools Leader Among 3 Finalists For MI State Superintendent

The 2025-2026 Best High Schools national rankings identify top public schools based on six key performance indicators, including student achievement on state-required assessments, strong graduation rates, and college readiness measures.

Schools are evaluated on how effectively they serve all students, including underserved populations, with college readiness specifically measured through student participation and performance on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams.

The rankings consider curriculum breadth and overall student outcomes as well. U.S. News worked with RTI International, a global research firm, to implement the comprehensive ranking methodology, using the most current data from the 2022-2023 school year.