For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 4,592 students in Grand Traverse County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Grand Traverse County, MI are Central High School, North Ednew Horizons and Grand Traverse Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Traverse County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Grand Traverse County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public high schools.
Grand Traverse County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Senior High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Grand Traverse County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Milliken Dr
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-6500
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-6500
Gr: 8-12 | 1,326 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
North Ednew Horizons
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
933 Rose St
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5685
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5685
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Grand Traverse Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1245 Hammond Rd E
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 932-6008
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 932-6008
Gr: PK-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
West Senior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5376 N Long Lake Rd
Traverse City, MI 49685
(231) 933-7502
Traverse City, MI 49685
(231) 933-7502
Gr: 9-12 | 1,384 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
North Edbridgeway
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 S Garfield Ave
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5683
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5683
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Traverse City High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3962 3 Mile Rd N
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5860
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5860
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Kingsley Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7475 Kingsley Rd
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5262
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5262
Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
The Greenspire School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1026 Red Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-5905
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-5905
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
North Edcreekside School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Silver Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 922-6375
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 922-6375
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
The Greenspire High School
Charter School
2200 Dendrinos Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-5905
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-5905
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
North Edcareer Technical
Vocational School
880 Parsons Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 922-6260
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 922-6260
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Grand Traverse County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Grand Traverse County, MI include Central High School, North Ednew Horizons and Grand Traverse Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Grand Traverse County?
11 public high schools are located in Grand Traverse County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Traverse County?
Grand Traverse County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Grand Traverse County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Grand Traverse County include: North Edbridgeway vs. North Ednew Horizons, West Senior High School vs. Central High School, North Ednew Horizons vs. North Edbridgeway
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