For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,154 students in Birmingham, MI. The top-ranked public high school in Birmingham, MI is Ernest W Seaholm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Birmingham, MI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Birmingham have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Michigan public high schools.
Birmingham, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ernest W Seaholm High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Birmingham, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ernest W Seaholm High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2436 W Lincoln St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3702
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3702
Gr: 9-12 | 1,154 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Birmingham, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Midvale Early Childhood Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
2121 Midvale St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-5803
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-5803
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Birmingham, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Birmingham, MI include Ernest W Seaholm High School. Birmingham has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public high schools are located in Birmingham?
1 public high schools are located in Birmingham.
What is the racial composition of students in Birmingham?
Birmingham public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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