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2022 Best School Districts Offering AP Courses in the Detroit Area

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  1. Northville Public Schools

    • School District
    • NORTHVILLE, MI
    • 46 reviews
    #1 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Senior: Great district with a lot of great teachers and staff! I have loved being a part of the high school at Northville. I have found so many great students in my classes, the teachers are all very flexible and willing to help, and the administrators are very kind and always welcome everyone with a big smile. With going virtual in 2020, the whole school has really stepped up and provided many accommodations for students, as well as many resources for mental health, college preparation, and overall course rigor assistance. I have loved my time at Northville schools, and would highly recommend to anyone.
    Read 46 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 10 Total Schools
    • 7,347 Students
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  2. Novi Community School District

    • School District
    • NOVI, MI
    • 50 reviews
    #2 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Parent: Excellent! Will definitely get your children ready for college and for the future. Novi offers many college preparation courses as well as counselor support to the student and teacher. There is absolutely no reason why your child should fail in the Novi school district.
    Read 50 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 10 Total Schools
    • 6,685 Students
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  3. Troy School District

    • School District
    • TROY, MI
    • 158 reviews
    #3 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Sophomore: I love the troy school district and my parents actually decided to move to Troy mainly because of its many great schools. I have to say that I have experienced great education in my elementary, middle and high school years and I continue to today! The teachers are great and very understanding. The academics are also great and we have great courses and curriculum. Specifically, I go to one of the more challenging high schools in our city, and it is a college preparatory school. This school has a very rigorous curriculum and it really pushed its students. I am thankful for that and I have had many great experiences. One of the things I wish could be different in the Troy School District, is its diversity. Our city is very diverse, but each school is almost known for its popular ethnicity. For example, my school's population consists of mainly Indians or Asians. I wish that my school specifically can be more mixed so that we can share more different cultures and experiences.
    Read 158 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 20 Total Schools
    • 13,140 Students
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  4. Saline Area Schools

    • School District
    • SALINE, MI
    • 22 reviews
    #5 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Parent: Saline is a great school. Wonderful teachers, excellent opportunities for all students from music to sports to clubs.
    Read 22 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 8 Total Schools
    • 5,190 Students
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  5. Bloomfield Hills Schools

    • School District
    • BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
    • 47 reviews
    #6 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Junior: I went to the International Academy in Bloomfield Hills and we have a strong connection to the school district as a whole and Bloomfield Hills High School. The International Academy is an amazing school when it comes to academics, clubs, and diversity. However, the facilities at the school are kind of poor. The music room is small and is used for all of the music programs at the school. We do not have a gym and the room we use as the gym is also the lunchroom. The teachers are amazing and they really care about the students.
    Read 47 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 11 Total Schools
    • 5,514 Students
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  6. Birmingham Public Schools

    • School District
    • BEVERLY HILLS, MI
    • 41 reviews
    #7 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Senior: Great experience and people! The schools staff is caring and very involved mentally, emotionally, and academically. No student is look over or dismissed. This school gave me a family type of feeling and I appreciate that more then anything from the janitors, security guards, teachers and more.
    Read 41 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 13 Total Schools
    • 8,005 Students
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  9. Rochester Community School District

    • School District
    • ROCHESTER, MI
    • 77 reviews
    #8 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Senior: I had a great experience at Rochester Community School District. They have a hardworking and caring staff that ensures high quality education and have prepared students for college and their future. Everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and are there for those who need financial assistance such as free lunch programs. Both academics, arts, and athletics are supported and well funded.
    Read 77 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 21 Total Schools
    • 15,459 Students
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  10. Grosse Pointe Public School System

    • School District
    • GROSSE POINTE, MI
    • 67 reviews
    #9 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Parent: I am a product of the Grosse Pointe Public Schools having grown up and graduated from them myself. Now, my son has recently graduated (2020 Covid Grad!) and my daughter is currently in 4th grade. My son was a challenge and every opportunity was given to my kid. Sometimes I had to be the vocal advocate, but usually the school approached me with a solution. My daughter has been a relative breeze in comparison. And the school is just as responsive! The teachers, at all levels, are engaged, excited to teach. The teachers are always striving to learn more so they can share and do more for our kids! The community is incredibly engaged! Where else can you go and the most common topic of conversation between parents, students, and non-connected adults are speaking of the school system and how to make it better?! This amazing community and schools system is truly a jewel. I wish everyone could have the amazing experience that is this school system!
    Read 67 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 14 Total Schools
    • 7,451 Students
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  11. Ann Arbor Public Schools

    • School District
    • ANN ARBOR, MI
    • 137 reviews
    #10 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Sophomore: Ann Arbor Public Schools has outdone themselves! The schools in this district doesn't just focus on students passing on an academic level, but achieving and striving through life no matter what. The teachers and overall staff is very supportive and makes sure the student has everything they need to succeed in their classes. As a high school student who attends Ann Arbor Pioneer High School, I have many outlets and resources I can go to, to ensure that I have everything I need to focus and do my absolute best in classes. A student's mental health is a key factor to their success and Ann Arbor Public Schools provide many resources for this to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity no matter what.
    Read 137 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 32 Total Schools
    • 18,073 Students
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  12. West Bloomfield School District

    • School District
    • WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI
    • 111 reviews
    #11 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Parent: West Bloomfield Schools has gone above and beyond during the covid pandemic. They have pushed forward to continue in-person learning when possible, have strived toward an excellent virtual learning experience when it was not safe for our kids to be in school. I am amazed by the dedication of the teachers and staff to continue to provide excellent education during this unprecedented time. I see my kids continue to learn, achieve, and make gains in their education. For this I am truly grateful!
    Read 111 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 11 Total Schools
    • 5,351 Students
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  13. Berkley School District

    • School District
    • OAK PARK, MI
    • 31 reviews
    #12 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Parent: Overall, my family has had very good experiences in the Berkley school system. I currently have five children in Berkley schools. My children have had great teachers who pride them on their strenghts and work diligently to help them with their weaknesses. I have been amazed at how the teachers have adapted to teaching during the pandemic. I appreciate how the school is working towards cultural awareness, as my children have been asked to participate in panels to discuss their experiences at Berkley schools as African American children.
    Read 31 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 7 Total Schools
    • 4,282 Students
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  14. Brighton Area Schools

    • School District
    • BRIGHTON, MI
    • 62 reviews
    #13 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Senior: The overall feeling of the Brighton Community is great! There is lots of involvement in the sports teams which is what I love. Most of the teachers are good and are wonderful at teaching. My main complaint is for the few teachers that need to find new ways to teach, if that many students aren't doing well it's most likely the teacher not finding the best way to explain their lesson.
    Read 62 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 9 Total Schools
    • 5,973 Students
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  15. Lake Orion Community Schools

    • School District
    • LAKE ORION, MI
    • 78 reviews
    #14 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Senior: Lake Orion Community Schools is a welcoming place, there are all kinds of people and all kinds of backgrounds that come together. People, both students, and teachers are all welcoming and supportive, especially when you are going through a rough time. There are many resources to help students, many options for classes, even a career matching program that students can take to help make them skilled in the jobs that they want to go into.
    Lake Orion also has a lot of college opportunities, many classes that are available, you can test to get a college credit. If a student is interested in culinary, cosmetics, or even engineering they can get bussed to a nearby technical campus called O-tech. These opportunities are amazing and since it gives a college credit, it helps students save money when they have to go off to college.
    To anyone looking for a good school for their children, as a student of LOHS, I would recommend becoming a member of the amazing Lake Orion community.
    Read 78 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 13 Total Schools
    • 7,244 Students
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  16. Grosse Ile Township Schools

    • School District
    • GROSSE ILE, MI
    • 25 reviews
    #15 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Senior: Grosse Ile High School is an excellent place to grow your education. The teachers and staff all pursue to see students excel and graduate with a high GPA and goal for your career. Grosse Ile holds and encourages college information and meetings with college representatives as well as offers ways to find and be granted scholarship. I personally would say that Grosse Ile is a great choice when it comes to furthering your education. While your education is becoming higher, Grosse Ile also offers many men's and women's sports to partake in as well as clubs to help interact with the community. On top of this, Grosse Ile is ranked one of the top safest communities in all of Michigan. I believe that Grosse Ile is an overall great school and would highly recommend this being an option to anyone in the Downriver area.
    Read 25 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 4 Total Schools
    • 1,781 Students
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  17. Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

    • School District
    • PLYMOUTH, MI
    • 189 reviews
    #16 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Senior: My name is Savannah Nelson, and I'm a senior at Canton High School in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district. Throughout my time in the district, I've genuinely enjoyed School. I have had nothing but good experiences. The teachers and administrators have been supportive, kind, and focused on the success of their students.
    The food was average, and students can go in between periods and get snacks if they are hungry and don't have anything from home. At affordable prices, these snacks are delicious!
     Beginning with Junior High there are multiple Sports and activities students can participate in. These activities only grow in range as you move up to the high school level. Your student is nearly guaranteed to find something that they enjoy. With over 200 clubs and activities to choose from, there is no reason your student should go unsatisfied. These clubs create fast friendships and will provide an adequate use of time for kids of every grade.
    Read 189 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 23 Total Schools
    • 17,346 Students
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  18. Woodhaven-Brownstown School District

    • School District
    • WOODHAVEN, MI
    • 58 reviews
    #17 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Alum: All staff in the Woodhaven-Brownstown school district are exceptional! The teachers go above and beyond helping kids learn, forming relationships with them, and making them feel included. Others who keep the schools running put in 10000% effort every day to make kids' educational experience one to remember.
    Read 58 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 10 Total Schools
    • 5,670 Students
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  19. Clarkston Community School District

    • School District
    • CLARKSTON, MI
    • 57 reviews
    #18 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Parent: Clarkston is a great school district. The teachers really care about our kids. My children have been in the district since kindergarten. The teachers are very approachable and also accessible. The teachers want our kids to succeed! During the pandemic our country is facing, the teachers have reached out to my kids, not only to give them work to keep their brains working, but to reassure them. With my daughter being a senior and unsure of what the rest of her senior year holds, her teachers have been a sounding board and a rock through this difficult time. I wholeheartedly applaud Clarkston Schools for their academics, compassion and dedication to the students.
    Read 57 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 13 Total Schools
    • 7,598 Students
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  22. Chippewa Valley Schools

    • School District
    • CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI
    • 130 reviews
    #19 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Sophomore: I've been attending Chippewa Valley Highschool for only a year so far and I can say it's great! Lovely teachers, great class activities, and lots of clubs and sports to join now that Covid-19 has died down a bit. The only thing I would change about this school is how they handled Covid-19 because many of the in person students got sick from it.
    Read 130 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 20 Total Schools
    • 15,715 Students
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  23. Farmington Public Schools

    • School District
    • FARMINGTON HILLS, MI
    • 73 reviews
    #20 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Alum: I love all of the diversity in Farmington public schools! The learning environment is exceptional and it really prepared me to move on to college.
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    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 16 Total Schools
    • 9,418 Students
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  24. Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

    • School District
    • WALLED LAKE, MI
    • 49 reviews
    #21 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Senior: I love the district! I truly believe it is one of the best in the area. I personally go to Walled Lake central which I believe to be the best of all three schools. It most strongly has the view that being smart and having good grades is cool. All three schools still do have this attitude though. There is nothing embarrassing about taking general classes, but there is also nothing cool about failing the classes you are taking. I have found a really amazing social environment here where everyone is not very judgemental at all. Certainly not as much as they can be in other school districts. Honestly, if you live in the Walled Lake/ West Bloomfield/ Commerce? Wixom area, I would most definitely recommend you sending your child to one of these three high schools.
    Read 49 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 20 Total Schools
    • 13,360 Students
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  25. Utica Community Schools

    • School District
    • STERLING HEIGHTS, MI
    • 233 reviews
    #22 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Parent: I’ve been going to UCS since first grade, my 17 year old brother has since pre-I, and now my son is attending kindergarten! I feel very safe sending my son to school even in these dark days. I love that my sons school has video surveillance and intercoms to let people in. I get Friday email and phone calls, to let me know what’s happening in school. I love our school district and I would recommend it to anyone!
    Read 233 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 38 Total Schools
    • 26,632 Students
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  26. Livonia Public Schools School District

    • School District
    • LIVONIA, MI
    • 124 reviews
    #23 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Alum: I spent fours years at Stevenson High School. While I attended Stevenson, I attended college prep classes and played hockey at a club outside the district. There are many options for sports and clubs offered to students in the school district. The majority of the teachers are caring and supportive to there students. Support staff and counselors are helpful and attentive to the students that attend the schools. The facilities are older but are always being updated at each school. The high schools have new auditoriums and athletic areas that are impressive. Parents have opportunities for involvement in student activities and PTA . There is a diverse culture of teachers and students that enter each and every year. Academics can be geared toward each student's needs and interests. The food is subpar. The school culture promotes students social, emotional and intellectual well-being. The resources such as the libraries and computer facilities are constantly being updated.
    Read 124 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 26 Total Schools
    • 13,959 Students
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  27. Royal Oak Schools

    • School District
    • ROYAL OAK, MI
    • 21 reviews
    #24 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Senior: Overall, my experience at Royal Oak schools was positive. I went to RO schools K-12, and I definitely do feel prepared for college. I also loved the band and orchestra program, and the amount of clubs and activities that are available to students. I do have some issues with administration, I have noticed that the administrators are not good at holding teachers accountable for their actions, when the teachers treat students unfairly. I love our counselors, and most teachers are very good and care about their job.
    Read 21 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 9 Total Schools
    • 5,134 Students
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  28. Trenton Public Schools

    • School District
    • TRENTON, MI
    • 41 reviews
    #25 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Senior: Starting high school I was very nervous and anxious. Trenton high school really welcomed the freshman and they were excited to see new faces. Not only is the administration great there, but so are the kids. My experience was amazing and were four of the best years of my life. I cheered and played tennis for the school and loved both!
    Read 41 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 4 Total Schools
    • 2,523 Students
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  29. South Lyon Community Schools

    • School District
    • SOUTH LYON, MI
    • 43 reviews
    #26 Best School Districts in Detroit Area

    Senior: I have attended South Lyon Community Schools for the entirety of my K-12 education. My experience with SLCS has been wonderful! All of my teachers have been exceptional and have bettered my education significantly. SLCS has not only allowed me to grow in my education, but has also allowed me to grow into the woman I am today. I am a strong, independent woman and because of SLCS, this part of me has only excelled. The reason why South Lyon Community Schools earns a 4/5 star rating is because of the lack of help in the English department. Grammar lacks in the SLCS district. Grammar is glanced over and has created many struggles for me, especially on the SAT. If grammar were to be added into the curriculum more, SLCS would earn a 5/5 rating.
    Read 43 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 13 Total Schools
    • 8,820 Students
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    Guardian Christian Academy

    • Private School
    • CHESTERFIELD, VA
    • PK, K-12
    • 19 reviews
    • B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 340 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Lutheran High School Westland

    • Private School
    • WESTLAND, MI
    • 9-12
    • 51 reviews

    Senior: My time at Lutheran High School Westland was unlike any other. I was never a kid that would easily fit in with other, but the students here are very accepting and welcome others with open arms. I am a senior this year so i have seen and done everything. The key to making your time amazing at LHWL is to become involved in a sport or club to get to know others and create close relationships. I would not have gone anywhere else but here to get my education and start a new chapter of my life!
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 186 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    National Presbyterian School

    • Private School
    • WASHINGTON, DC
    • PK, K-6
    • 11 reviews

    Parent: We are so happy at NPS! The community is so kind and welcoming, and the academic experience outstanding. The school’s core values (love, respect, honesty, safety, and responsibility) really are at the center of the experience there. Our children thrive with multiple recess breaks and physical education to keep them moving across the school day, and they so enjoy the art, music, Spanish, and other specials. We’ve been so impressed with the resources available for individual learning needs and the customized approach to helping each child with academic or counseling needs. Especially during Covid, we felt like the school put out a safety net and caught our children. Our son is in his fifth year there, daughter in her third, and they simply love going to school.
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    • 303 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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