For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 720 students in West Branch, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in West Branch, MI are Ogemaw Heights High School and Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Branch, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in West Branch have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
West Branch, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ogemaw Heights 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in West Branch, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ogemaw Heights High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
960 S M 33
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2479 S M 76
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-9070
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-9070
Gr: 6-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in West Branch, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in West Branch, MI include Ogemaw Heights High School and Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County.
How many public high schools are located in West Branch?
2 public high schools are located in West Branch.
What is the racial composition of students in West Branch?
West Branch public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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