For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,531 students in Michigan City, IN.
The top ranked public high school in Michigan City, IN is Michigan City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan City, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Michigan City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Michigan City, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Michigan City High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Michigan City, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Michigan City High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8466 W Pahs Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2044
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2044
Grades: 9-12
| 1,531 students
Rank: n/an/a
A K Smith Area Career Center
Vocational School
817 Lafayette St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2120
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2120
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Michigan City, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1201 East Michigan Blvd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Grades: PK
| n/a students
317 Detroit St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
Lakeside Correctional Facility High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
201 Woodlawn Ave
Michigan City, IN 46361
(219) 872-8239
Michigan City, IN 46361
(219) 872-8239
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
811 Royal Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2146
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2146
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Michigan City, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Michigan City, IN include Michigan City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Michigan City?
2 public high schools are located in Michigan City.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan City?
Michigan City public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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