For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 5,667 students in Lansing, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lansing, MI are Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School, Waverly Senior High School and Everett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lansing, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Lansing have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Lansing, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eastern High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lansing, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1754 E Clark Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 574-4667
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 574-4667
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Waverly Senior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Snow Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3831
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3831
Gr: 9-12 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Everett High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Stabler St
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1080
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1080
Gr: 9-12 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Eastern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
626 Marshall St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1050
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1050
Gr: 9-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Insight School Of Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 S Creyts Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 580-0020
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 580-0020
Gr: 9-12 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Jw Sexton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1070
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1070
Gr: 9-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Capital Area K12 Online
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Pleasant Grove Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1650
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1650
Gr: K-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Beekman Center
Special Education School
2901 Wabash Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1170
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1170
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Ingham Academyfamily Center
Alternative School
1601 W Holmes Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 352-2692
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 352-2692
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Ingham County Youth Center
Alternative School
700 E Jolly Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-2946
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-2946
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Lansing Learning Hub
Alternative School
4501 Pleasant Grove Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1600
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1600
Gr: K-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 102:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-4181
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-4181
Gr: 9-10 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lansing, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lansing, MI include Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School, Waverly Senior High School and Everett High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lansing?
15 public high schools are located in Lansing.
What is the racial composition of students in Lansing?
Lansing public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lansing are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lansing include: Eastern High School vs. Everett High School, Everett High School vs. Eastern High School, Jw Sexton High School vs. Everett High School
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