For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,171 students in 48236, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in 48236, MI are Grosse Pointe South High School and Grosse Pointe North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 48236 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 48236, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 48236 have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grosse Pointe South High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 48236, MI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grosse Pointe South High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3500
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,164 students
Rank: #22.
Grosse Pointe North High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 Vernier Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3200
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,007 students
Rank: n/an/a
2940 Waukegan St Auburn Hills,
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 575-3768
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 575-3768
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
48236, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Barnard Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
900 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Grades: 1-12
| 27 students
Barnes Early Childhood Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
20090 Morningside Dr
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 48236, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in 48236, MI include Grosse Pointe South High School and Grosse Pointe North High School.
How many public high schools are located in 48236?
3 public high schools are located in 48236.
What is the racial composition of students in 48236?
48236 public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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