2023 Best School Districts Offering AP Courses in the Detroit Area

• Novi, MI•

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  Rating 4.38 out of 5  50 reviews

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

• grade A+

• Total schools 10

• Students 6,580

• Troy, MI•

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  Rating 4.36 out of 5  175 reviews

Junior: Troy School District challenges students to think, express themselves and strive to be a better person. The offer a variety of opportunities for the students to get involved and work closely with parents and the community to provide resources for the students and athletes. Great schools!... Read 175 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 21

• Students 12,815

• Northville, MI•

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  53 reviews

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 53 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 10

• Students 7,067

• Beverly Hills, MI•

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  Rating 4.15 out of 5  47 reviews

Senior: No matter what building you're in, BPS is a family. Both academic and social-emotional needs are met, and the district is fighting to improve their methods, and the student experience, everyday. Growth is encouraged, and staff and students alike are (more often than not) provided with the resources to accomplish that growth. It's a good community to have grown up in, and has fostered my own preference for community-oriented institutions and universities.... Read 47 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 13

• Students 7,538

• Bloomfield Hills, MI•

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  64 reviews

Junior: At Bloomfield Hills High School, I really enjoyed my experience. The teachers were very accommodating and helpful for the most part. Many of my teachers would spend hours on their lesson plans and they would still be willing to answer all questions thrown at them, even if they deviated from the main point of class. Additionally, there was a strong sense of community in this school and both students and staff members were willing to come together to overcome various challenges faced within the community. The multiple clubs available to support marginalized students also really helped to create an environment in which students were exposed to different cultures and are constantly able to learn.... Read 64 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 11

• Students 5,321

• Saline, MI•

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  25 reviews

Junior: I cannot fully describe how amazing my experience has been in saline, especially during my Highschool years. Since day one, 13 years ago when the high majority of our student body started, and for those who came along later, it has been amazing to learn, smile, and grow up with everyone here. Also, our teachers. I have never met so many amazing staff members in one building. The updated training they have been receiving in the last 2 year gives an overwhelming sense of appreciation to know that students are not left unheard. Although our schools will carry our bad reputation for years, our students have given their all, fighting the stereotypes left on us by former students who have been long gone. We have seen great improvement in, both curriculum and socially, what it means to go to Saline, and great strides in other definitions of diversity as well, like gender, lgbtqia+, and inclusivity. I truly admire our student body for the hard work and diligence they use everyday.... Read 25 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 8

• Students 4,967

• Ann Arbor, MI•

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  144 reviews

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 144 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 32

• Students 17,451

• Grosse Pointe, MI•

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  Rating 4.13 out of 5  75 reviews

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 75 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 12

• Students 6,919

• Rochester, MI•

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  Rating 4.28 out of 5  81 reviews

Senior: I love the RCS community! I have moved to 6 different school districts throughout my childhood and this is by far the best. The teachers, students, and most importantly the administrators at Rochester Adams High School are like no other. Everything from academics to athletics are outstanding, and I feel so safe in this environment. All 3 RCS high schools hold a strong sense of community. There are so many clubs, activities, and extracurriculars that you are sure to find something you like. The staff makes every child feel at home. I am currently a senior, and looking back at the past 4 years gives me a strong sense of school pride. I wouldn’t change my high school experience for anything!... Read 81 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 21

• Students 15,092

• West Bloomfield, MI•

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  Rating 4.35 out of 5  119 reviews

Senior: West Bloomfield is a lively community that offers many opportunities for student engagement. The high school has a wide variety of classes from business, art, science, politics, language, computers, engineering, architecture and many AP classes to help students learn of their interests as well as clubs, sports, after school events and more. Along with the opportunities, West Bloomfield has a very diverse group of peers of different cultures and religions. My school is known for its outstanding athletic department as well. There are many staff available to help students from college counselors, teachers, advisors, normal counselors and more.... Read 119 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 11

• Students 5,223

• Oak Park, MI•

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  Rating 4.23 out of 5  35 reviews

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 35 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 7

• Students 4,105

• Brighton, MI•

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  67 reviews

Alum: Brighton area schools are nice because they are clean, well funded, and safe. However, the downsides of this is that theres some snobs in the school who are very entitled. Not very LGBTQ+ friendly, and it is extremely in-diverse. About 99% of the student population is white. So because of this I believe there is a lot of ethnocentrism, and entitlement, unless the parents parented well. The teaching staff however is very good and really no complaints there. Never had any teacher or staff make me feel uncomfortable or unsafe in anyway. I am an artist and the highschool had an amazing art program. The theater program was great as well, and Brighton area schools do have great athletic teams. I was on the womens lacrosse team and went to D1 state finals three times. So, all in all, of course there's some things that can be worked on, but I would say it is a safe and good place for a child to grow up in.... Read 67 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 9

• Students 5,779

• Lake Orion, MI•

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  92 reviews

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 92 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 13

• Students 6,802

• Plymouth, MI•

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  200 reviews

Junior: Our campus gives students a large variety of courses to select from. Academically speaking, your experience varies depending on the teacher, I have found that most my teachers in Plymouth-Canton community schools understand how to teach students effectively, however there are a handful of teachers who lack motivation and desire to actually teach. At the end of the day all schools have at least a few incapable teachers, but this school also gives students phenomenal teachers who have inspired so much in me. In the past 3 years here I have had 2 teachers who created such a safe and easy environment to learn and the classes were on the more rigorous side which says even more about their teaching abilities. Though many teachers in the school expect above average amount of class work, making some past students tell that high school was the hardest they ever worked. Outside of school there are many extracurricular opportunities that can help students find their passions and interests.... Read 200 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 23

• Students 16,632

• Grosse Ile, MI•

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  Rating 4.27 out of 5  26 reviews

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 26 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 4

• Students 1,712

• Woodhaven, MI•

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  Rating 4.56 out of 5  61 reviews

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 61 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 10

• Students 5,521

• Clinton Township, MI•

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  Rating 4.15 out of 5  138 reviews

Senior: Chippewa Valley High School is a public school in Clinton twp. Michigan. Overall, the school is most widely known for football as we won the state championships in 2018. However, Chippewa has offered me opportunities to join fun and unique clubs as well as get involved. Through high school I have had the opportunity to take honors, AP, Dual enrollment, and be involved school wide. These are things that truly make me thankful for my high school. The negative experiences with Chippewa Valley High School have been the students' behaviors around me. There have been a few many fights in the hallways, and a few threats through my years here, this is my least favorite thing about my high school.... Read 138 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 20

• Students 14,855

• Farmington, MI•

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  74 reviews

Alum: I liked the teacher and the friends I made there, but the learning environment was subpar. There was always drama occurring within the School Board and they made decisions that benefitted them but hurt the students. I've lived in the same house my school life, and I should have only gone to 3 school my whole k-12 career, but the School Boards poor decisions made it, so I attended 5 schools. I had to start over making friends so many times.... Read 74 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 16

• Students 9,108

• Walled Lake, MI•

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  Rating 4.31 out of 5  67 reviews

Parent: Low teacher turnaround rate which is a good sign. I assume the district admins must treat the teachers well if they are able to retain so many for so long. Our son's K teacher had been working in the district for 15-20 years which was a great sign for us. She was very experienced with handling a variety of kids from different backgrounds. The district is diverse and we enjoy the healthy hot lunch options offered. It was easy for me to volunteer weekly also. Very welcoming to parents. We are fairly new but love WLCSD!... Read 67 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 20

• Students 12,622

• Clarkston, MI•

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  Rating 3.99 out of 5  67 reviews

Sophomore: CCS offers many great opportunities to students with specialized programs and pathways. They are an IB & AP district, both programs as well as gen.ed. have amazing teachers. Mental health is extremely important in Clarkston from k-12, the school provides as many resources and outlets for students as possible. One unique thing about Clarkston is that it has 3 secondary schools, Sashabaw Middle School, Clarkston Junior High School, and Clarkston High School. This is broken down into an 6th-7th grade building, 8th-9th and 10-12th. Two buildings have been built or renovated in the past 25 years, and another is being renovated within 5 years. Clarkston has amazing athletics and opportunities to play in college, winning state championships every year across different sports. Overall, Clarkston is a great place with excellent opportunities for everyone.... Read 67 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 13

• Students 7,432

• Sterling Heights, MI•

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  262 reviews

Freshman: Ever since I've started my first day at beacon tree elementary school I have always loved this district. Utica schools are always updating not only the parents but the kids. They have always cared about their students and staff. The teachers are absolutely great and as well as the curriculum. I am freshman in the Utica community schools. This district goes from kindergarten to the sixth grade is elementary school , seventh through 9th is at the junior high and tenth through twelfth is at the high school. Because I am in 9th grade I am at the junior high. This time of year is when we get to pick our classes for the following year. I couldn't believe how much classes I could pick from! Overall Utica Community Schools is such a great place to be apart of.... Read 262 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 38

• Students 25,701

• Royal Oak, MI•

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  24 reviews

Junior: I have enjoyed my experience at Royal oak a lot, I have been lucky enough to have had really good teachers. I also really like the diversity in the classes I can take, I wanted advanced classes but didn’t really like AP classes, but they also offered IB classes, and I really like them!... Read 24 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 9

• Students 4,997

• Oxford, MI•

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  51 reviews

Senior: The teachers and counselors truly care about the students. They are extremely good at preparing students for college. They are involved in finding out the students interests and strengths, and taking that information to help student with their career and college decisions. Oxford offers students a variety of electives, allowing for students to discover new interest while still in high school.... Read 51 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 10

• Students 5,792

• Livonia, MI•

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  138 reviews

Junior: In Livonia Public Schools, or LPS, my time has varied depending on which school I was in. Grant Elementary was a phenomenal school in which I received incredible support from almost every single staff member. Cooper Upper Elementary was definitely a worse experience. The staff there was often great, but some were startlingly incompetent looking back, and downright awful and almost vengeful against young children a few times. Emerson Middle School was another school where I had brilliant teachers who I built really great relationships with, and Franklin has continued that experience.... Read 138 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 26

• Students 13,457

• South Lyon, MI•

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  Rating 3.98 out of 5  50 reviews

Alum: The school district needs to expand on class options. Introduce more AP classes or unique classes to spark interest in students. The food needs to be better. Those who cannot afford food and are being given the bare minimum, causing students to grab two or more lunches in order to not feel hungry an hour after lunch has ended. The teachers, academics, and clubs are wonderful!... Read 50 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 13

• Students 8,277