For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,458 students in Escanaba, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Escanaba, MI are Learning Center, Bay Pines Center and Escanaba Juniorsenior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Escanaba, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Escanaba have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Escanaba, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Escanaba Juniorsenior High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Escanaba, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5219 18th Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-9476
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-9476
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Bay Pines Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2425 N 30th St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(517) 335-3541
Escanaba, MI 49829
(517) 335-3541
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Lincoln Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6521
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6521
Gr: 6-12 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Link Learning Escanaba
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Ludington St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(616) 244-3547
Escanaba, MI 49829
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 181:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Escanaba Student Success Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 3rd Ave S
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 233-4985
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 233-4985
Gr: 8-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 86:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Deltaschoolcraft Area Center
Vocational School
2525 3rd Ave S
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Gr: 10-12
Escanaba, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bay Middle College High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2001 North Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-5599
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-5599
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Deltaschoolcraft Manistique Area Satellite Center (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
100 North Cedar St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Escanaba, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Escanaba, MI include Learning Center, Bay Pines Center and Escanaba Juniorsenior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Escanaba?
6 public high schools are located in Escanaba.
What is the racial composition of students in Escanaba?
Escanaba public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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