For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,095 students in Owosso, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Owosso, MI are Shiawassee Resd Student Learning Center West, Owosso High School and Lincoln Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owosso, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Owosso have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Owosso, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Owosso 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 11% 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 Owosso, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shiawassee Resd Student Learning Center West
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2009 Corunna Ave
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 743-3471
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 743-3471
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Owosso High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
765 E North St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-8231
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-8231
Gr: 9-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
645 Alger Ave
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-2839
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-2839
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Owosso, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
120 Michigan Avenue
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 729-6905
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 729-6905
Gr: PK | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
201 N. Brooks Street
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-3918
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-3918
Gr: PK-K | 150 students Minority enrollment: 3%
645 Alger Ave
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-5821
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-5821
Gr: K-3 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Owosso, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Owosso, MI include Shiawassee Resd Student Learning Center West, Owosso High School and Lincoln Alternative High School.
How many public high schools are located in Owosso?
3 public high schools are located in Owosso.
What is the racial composition of students in Owosso?
Owosso public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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