For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,990 students in Marquette County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Marquette County, MI are Negaunee High School, Marquette Senior High School and Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marquette County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Marquette County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Marquette County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marquette Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marquette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Negaunee High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 W Arch St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7861
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7861
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Marquette Senior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1203 W Fair Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4254
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4254
Gr: 7-12 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 S Pine St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 475-4173
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 475-4173
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Marquettealger Administrative Unit
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 E Ohio St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-5102
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-5102
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Westwood High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S Westwood Dr
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1023
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1023
Gr: 8-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Republicmichigamme School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
227 Maple St
Republic, MI 49879
(906) 376-2277
Republic, MI 49879
(906) 376-2277
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Vandenboom Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Erie Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4321
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4321
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Gwinn Middlehigh School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 West State Highway M35
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-9247
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-9247
Gr: 6-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Marquette Branch Prison
Alternative School
1960 Us Highway 41 S
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-6531
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-6531
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marquette County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marquette County, MI include Negaunee High School, Marquette Senior High School and Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division.
How many public high schools are located in Marquette County?
11 public high schools are located in Marquette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marquette County?
Marquette County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Marquette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marquette County include: Westwood High School vs. Ishpeming High School, Gwinn Middlehigh School vs. Ishpeming High School, Ishpeming High School vs. Westwood High School
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