For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 403 students in 49045, MI.
The top ranked public high school in 49045, MI is Decatur Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 49045 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 49045, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 49045 have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Decatur Jr Sr High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 49045, MI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Decatur Jr Sr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 Cedar St
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6851
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6851
Grades: 6-12
| 403 students
49045, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Decatur Alternative Choice School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
312 School Street
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6145
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6145
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
405 North Phelps St
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6851
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6851
Grades: 6-8
| 167 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 49045, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in 49045, MI include Decatur Jr Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in 49045?
1 public high schools are located in 49045.
What is the racial composition of students in 49045?
49045 public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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