For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 409 students in Ecorse, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Ecorse, MI are Downriver Digital Academy, Hope Academic Academy and Ecorse Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ecorse, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Ecorse have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Ecorse, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 64%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ecorse Community High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Ecorse, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Downriver Digital Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27225 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hope Academic Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27225 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Ecorse Community High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27385 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4700
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Ecorse, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Downriver Diploma And Job Skills Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
27225 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 712-5146
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 712-5146
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
50 West Josephine St
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 383-7501
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 383-7501
Gr: K-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
27225 W. Outer Drive
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4730
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4730
Gr: 3-8 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ecorse, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Ecorse, MI include Downriver Digital Academy, Hope Academic Academy and Ecorse Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ecorse?
3 public high schools are located in Ecorse.
What is the racial composition of students in Ecorse?
Ecorse public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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