Best Southfield Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,674 students in Southfield, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Southfield, MI are University High School Academy, Kennedy Learning Center and Agbu Alexmarie Manoogian School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southfield, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Southfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Southfield, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is University High School Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 Southfield, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University High School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19301 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-4370
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Kennedy Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16229 Mount Vernon St
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8828
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Agbu Alexmarie Manoogian School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22001 Northwestern Hwy
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 569-2988
Gr: K-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Lighthouse Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20750 Civic Center Dr, Ste 510
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 509-5858
Gr: K-12 | 2,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Crescent Academy Middlehigh School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26555 Franklin Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 423-4581
Gr: 7-10 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #66.
Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
24675 Lahser Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8606
Gr: 9-12 | 1,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Bradford Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
24218 Garner St
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 351-0000
Gr: PK-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Southfield, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Southfield, MI include University High School Academy, Kennedy Learning Center and Agbu Alexmarie Manoogian School.
How many public high schools are located in Southfield?
7 public high schools are located in Southfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Southfield?
Southfield public high schools minority enrollment is 66% 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 Southfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Southfield include: Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology vs. University High School Academy

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