For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 614 students in Ishpeming, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Ishpeming, MI are Westwood High School and Ishpeming High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ishpeming, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Ishpeming have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Ishpeming, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Westwood High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ishpeming, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westwood High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S Westwood Dr
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1023
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1023
Grades: 8-12
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Ishpeming High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
319 E Division St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1066
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1066
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Ishpeming, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
350 Aspen Ridge School Rd
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3176
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3176
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Central School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
324 East Pearl St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-5501
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-5501
Grades: PK
| n/a students
300 Westwood Dr
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1021
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1021
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ishpeming, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Ishpeming, MI include Westwood High School and Ishpeming High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ishpeming?
2 public high schools are located in Ishpeming.
What is the racial composition of students in Ishpeming?
Ishpeming public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Ishpeming are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ishpeming include: Westwood High School vs. Ishpeming High School, Ishpeming High School vs. Westwood High School
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