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2024 Best Public High Schools in Wayne County

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  1. #1 Best Public High Schools in Wayne County.

    Northville High School

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    Northville Public Schools, MI,

    9-12,

    376 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says My overall experience as a senior at Northville High School:Northville High School has great teachers which many options for classes, sports, and clubs. There are even options to take intern, and co-op classes and also online classes. I am taking a...The only thing that isn't that great is the lunch food. They mainly offer junk food or deeply fried vegetable and the healthy options (salads) are not very good.Overall, Northville High School is a great learning environment and I have had a great experience..

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 2,459,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

  2. #2 Best Public High Schools in Wayne County.

    Grosse Pointe South High School

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    Grosse Pointe Public School System, MI,

    9-12,

    294 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Grosse Pointe South is a competitive high school that prepares its students realistically for their future. South offers almost all AP courses, as well as has online resources to take classes not....

    Read 294 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,305,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

  3. #3 Best Public High Schools in Wayne County.

    Henry Ford Early College

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    Dearborn City School District, MI,

    9-12,

    65 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says Henry Ford Early College is the place to be! A competitive high school that pushes you to be the best everyday. Not only do you receive a free associates degree but also, you get to enjoy and learn....

    Read 65 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 225,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

  4. #6 Best Public High Schools in Wayne County.

    Salem High School

    Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, MI,

    6-12,

    375 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Salem High School is an excellent example of a diverse, loving, and forward-thinking educational institution, tucked inside the lively Plymouth-Canton area. With a strong emphasis on diversity, this...One of the school's most valuable assets is its outstanding professors. Salem High has a staff of enthusiastic and devoted instructors that go above and beyond to ensure the success of every student.....

    Read 375 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 1,941,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

  5. #10 Best Public High Schools in Wayne County.

    Churchill High School

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    Livonia Public Schools School District, MI,

    9-12,

    447 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Teachers (5.5/10) They’re easily hit or miss. Listen to what upperclassmen tell you about them- they make up your grade! Community (8/10) Some people cost the whole group of a privilege (like having bathrooms closed), but it’s more likely to find someone willing to help you than ignore you. As long as you don’t try too...Academics (7.5/10) Once again, teachers make up the experience, but you’ll most likely find a class to fit your level. If you’re used to advanced classes but not ready to commit to MSC, have 1 AP...-The cafeteria and janitorial staff are lovely people, so take the time to get to know them- TAKE MEANINGFUL NOTES some stuff you learn will either come up in later classes or actually be applicable to life- Skipping classes a lot and cheating will definitely hurt you in the long run- Enjoy the time we have while we’re young, but respect your own boundaries :).

    Read 447 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 1,283,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

  6. #13 Best Public High Schools in Wayne County.

    Cass Technical High School

    Detroit Public Schools Community School District, MI,

    9-12,

    2229 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says My overall experience at Cass Tech has been great! They offer so many opportunities for your education and allow you to apply yourself in so many ways. They offer dual enrollment, AP and IB classes,....

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    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 2,405,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

  7. #15 Best Public High Schools in Wayne County.

    Dearborn High School

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    Dearborn City School District, MI,

    9-12,

    252 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Other says The best parts of Dearborn High School include its diverse student body and range of academic programs. The school offers a variety of courses and programs that cater to different interests and skill....

    Read 252 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 1,995,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

  8. #16 Best Public High Schools in Wayne County.

    Henry Ford Early College-Advanced Manufacturing

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    Dearborn City School District, MI,

    9-12,

    10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Henry Ford Early College-Advanced Manufacturing is an opportunity to help students reach their goals. It allows students to take learning to the next level, helping students develop new skills that....

    Read 10 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 354,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 71 to 1,

  9. #17 Best Public High Schools in Wayne County.

    Crestwood High School

    Crestwood School District, MI,

    PK, 9-12,

    427 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Title: Navigating COVID: Lessons in ResilienceMy high school journey at Crestwood High School was shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting my freshman and sophomore years. The loss of in-person interactions and extracurricular activities was....

    Read 427 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 1,380,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

  10. #20 Best Public High Schools in Wayne County.

    Fordson High School

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    Dearborn City School District, MI,

    9-12,

    454 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Fordson High School, located in Dearborn, Michigan, is an institution that has left an indelible mark on the landscape of American education. With a Fordson High School boasts several notable...1. Fordson High School has consistently performed well academically. Its dedicated teaching staff, advanced curriculum, and numerous extracurricular activities provide students with a well-rounded...2. Fordson High School has a proud tradition of success in both athletics and the arts. Its sports teams have achieved notable victories, and its fine arts programs offer students opportunities for...It has many more notable strengths in which I would love to describe, but I am limited in characters..

    Read 454 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Students: 2,435,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

  11. #21 Best Public High Schools in Wayne County.

    Trillium Academy

    Public School,

    TAYLOR, MI,

    K-12,

    65 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I attended Trillium Academy from my Junior to my Senior year of High School. Coming from public school to a Chater school was a big transformation, but it wasn't too bad after all at Trillium. Most....

    Read 65 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Students: 664,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

  12. #24 Best Public High Schools in Wayne County.

    Oscar A. Carlson High School

    Gibraltar School District, MI,

    9-12,

    243 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says My overall experience went very well, the teachers and counselors communicated very well with me about deadlines and reminders for my class. Compared to my first original high school this one went so....

    Read 243 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Students: 1,144,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

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