2020 Top School Districts with AP Courses in the Detroit Area

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Novi Community School District
School District
Novi, MI
37 reviews
#1 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Alum: What I liked most about the Novi Community District was how involved they were. The Novi Community District cares about their students a lot and is always trying to improve the standards of education and comfort at the schools. All the money that is raised goes back to benefiting the school district with new developments being made. However, a change I'd like to see is the rigorous competition that forces cheating to be a common occurrence and path to success. Four years later and not much changed in that area which makes it difficult when college decisions time rolls around.
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10 Total Schools
6,493 Students
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Troy School District
School District
Troy, MI
99 reviews
#2 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Senior: The Troy School District is a district that emphasizes academic rigor and success in all their schools. Every student is provided for with excellent teachers as well as a variety of academic programs and opportunities. The teachers genuinely care for their students and will do anything they can to help! Many are available before and after school for students to meet with and ask questions, or even for a simple talk. The staff are all friendly and approachable, and they very obviously are passionate about teaching. I have also had very good experiences in the classroom setting as well, largely due to the friendly yet competitive environment that Troy nurtures. Many, many AP courses are available in both of the high schools which allow students to take on the rigor of a college course, effectively preparing them for college-- the TSD is an excellent district that prepares its students with all the tools needed for their future success.
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A+
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20 Total Schools
12,897 Students
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Bloomfield Hills Schools
School District
Bloomfield Hills, MI
32 reviews
#3 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Senior: It is a top rate district with great facilities and faculty. It prepares students well for college and had a range of options to meet different learning styles such as model high school and Oakland Tech. The International Academy is one of the best quality, highest achieving schools in the country. The district offers a an expansive list of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletics. It has a fully operational farm and a nature center as part of the district. The new high school building is very impressive and has brought the communities across the city together. I highly recommend Bloomfield Hills Schools.
Read 32 Reviews
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9 Total Schools
5,527 Students
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Grosse Pointe Public Schools
School District
Grosse Pointe, MI
41 reviews
#4 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Senior: I have really enjoyed my time with GPPS! I feel very ready to attend college, with amazing academics and extracurricular opportunities preparing me. I love that the schools provide equal funding for all activities, rather than dedicating al their resources into one area. For example, at my high school, our women's sports were voted the best HS program in the state, the choir is recognized internationally and win many titles, and we have dozens of scholastic art award winners each year- I even have access to my ceramic classes in a college-level studio. The students also care very much about their academics. My only qualm is that I wish the schools (and community) were more diverse.
Read 41 Reviews
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14 Total Schools
7,908 Students
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Northville Public Schools
School District
Northville, MI
33 reviews
#5 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Junior: Northville High School has helped me grow into the student I am today. With a variety of classes and rigorous coursework, NHS has set me on the path of success for college. One particular the high school adopted is blended learning; this is a type of schedule which gives students one class period to sleep in or talk to teachers for extra help. Although NPS is set on making every student as successful as possible, I wish that the administration would focus more on students’ mental health rather than just grades and activities. As a junior, trying to balance the coursework from my AP and honors classes, clubs, volunteer work, and preparing for the SAT is stressful to say the least. I hope the the Northville Public School administration and staff will take that into account to make a better, healthier Northville.
Read 33 Reviews
A+
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10 Total Schools
7,371 Students
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Saline Area Schools
School District
Saline, MI
16 reviews
#6 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Senior: I have moved around a lot, and therefore have been to many schools. The past two years at Saline High School have been amazing. The counselors and teachers have put so much time and effort into making sure my education is top notch and that I am ahead of the game when it comes to applying to college and scholarships. I have made amazing friends here in this very welcoming community as well. There is so much available to get involved in and find a group of people that are similar in their interests to you. I am so proud to be graduating from Saline this year!
Read 16 Reviews
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7 Total Schools
5,235 Students
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Birmingham Public Schools
School District
Beverly Hills, MI
30 reviews
#7 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Senior: My experience with Birmingham Public Schools was a good one. I have been a student in BPS since kindergarten and each year I change, learn more than I ever thought possible, and make outstanding relationships with peers and teachers. The teachers really do care about their students and seeing them improve. They are passionate about what they are teaching you and actually make learning fun! Specifically at Seaholm High School, where I am currently attending, the academics are rigorous, which means that every day you come out learning something new and useful. Though BPS does work hard to make the most effective schedules and programs for their students in the future I would like to see more active outreach to students, whether that be for getting their opinion about nutrition options, surveys on breaks and schedules, or options for more choices in classes.
Read 30 Reviews
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13 Total Schools
8,164 Students
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Rochester Community School District
School District
Rochester, MI
70 reviews
#8 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Alum: I thoroughly enjoyed my time. There were so many things to get involved with and the school spirit was definitely there! Most teachers were very fun to learn from and inspired me a lot! I have many great memories here! What I will say though, is that the disciplinary actions made by administration in the high schools seems to be unfair and sometimes discriminatory. I would like to see the administration take more actions to be more sensitive and treat people of all kinds the same.
Read 70 Reviews
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22 Total Schools
15,138 Students
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Ann Arbor Public Schools
School District
Ann Arbor, MI
71 reviews
#9 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Parent: There are some truly excellent teachers in Ann Arbor, and having "school of choice" in the district, along with some alternative schools like STEAM, alternative learning places, make it a wonderful place to go to school. The proximity to the University of Michigan further nurtures the concept of the importance of a good education. There is a large variety of courses offered, but of course it would be great to have more (Mandarin Chinese, for example). Excellent experience!
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31 Total Schools
17,565 Students
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Brighton Area Schools
School District
Brighton, MI
47 reviews
#11 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Senior: I started as a new student so my experience might not be the same as others. I will say that the education, while extremely rigorous, is so beneficial for college preparation! I have loved all of the teachers so far and really enjoy learning. However the counseling office is kind of terrible and they don't seem to know what they're doing.
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8 Total Schools
5,993 Students
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Lake Orion Community Schools
School District
Lake Orion, MI
57 reviews
#12 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Parent: Experiences have varied according to the school the kids were in. Some were better than others, just as some teachers were others. Many were excellent. The music programs are generally excellent. On the downside, a couple years ago the district redistricted, eliminating a couple schools and schools of choice. The children have had interrupted friendships and in the case of ours, interrupted education including gaps because they were forced to move from a multi-age school with a multi-year combined curriculum that didn't align with the others. On the upside, the music, art and theater opportunities have been broad and deep and well-supported by the community.
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13 Total Schools
7,570 Students
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West Bloomfield School District
School District
West Bloomfield, MI
60 reviews
#13 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Alum: Overall, the high school is very large, well-funded, and diverse. There are many clubs students can choose from (arts and sports). Furthermore, the school does very well academic wise. West Bloomfield High school offers many AP classes and the teachers do well in preparing students for the college courses and AP exams. The school also provides students with a lot of resources. For instance, installing a chrome book program. This program gave students, specifically those who have trouble accessing the internet and working with electronics, the ability to have their own device during their years as a student.
Read 60 Reviews
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9 Total Schools
5,504 Students
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Grosse Ile Township Schools
School District
Grosse Ile, MI
14 reviews
#14 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Alum: Grosse Ile is a very small school district -- our Township is literally an island between Michigan and Canada. This can have both advantages and disadvantages. Being such a small community, everyone knows everything about everyone else. While that can be pretty annoying growing up, it does provide a certain amount of comfort. The schools are fairly well regarded, particularly in Wayne County. The economic downturn of the past decade had a pretty serious impact on our community and schools but it seems to be coming back nicely. Overall, I was pretty satisfied with my school experience.
Read 14 Reviews
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4 Total Schools
1,915 Students
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Berkley School District
School District
Oak Park, MI
21 reviews
#15 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Senior: What I liked about Berkley school district is that he community is so diverse and most of the people within in it are really great people to meet! They do need improvement on the food in the lunch line and also they need improvement on how some of the staff treats people. I would hear stories about the times. Where hall monitors or even teachers would treat people in my grade and it was not too pleasent to hear. Overall, Berkley High is a great school inside and out!
Read 21 Reviews
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7 Total Schools
4,390 Students
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Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
School District
Plymouth, MI
140 reviews
#16 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Senior: The district has very diverse campuses with caring, supportive teachers who do their best to provide students with the best education they can. Administration does their best to make sure all students feel safe and supported. There needs to be more communication between students and faculty on how administration can check in with students' mental health. There are numerous opportunities for students to participate in a variety of clubs and sports. The high school course schedules offered allow students the flexibility to decide how rigorous they want their schedules to be.
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23 Total Schools
17,371 Students
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Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
School District
Walled Lake, MI
34 reviews
#17 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 34 Reviews
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19 Total Schools
14,144 Students
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Chippewa Valley Schools
School District
Clinton Township, MI
83 reviews
#18 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Senior: I have been a student in the Chippewa Valley District since I was a three year old attending Little Preschoolers. Over several years, I have witnessed growth in the district, mainly in cases such as school culture, diversity and after school activities. Chippewa Valley's staff and administration has succeeded in providing an atmosphere where students of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds have the opportunity to build a future for themselves. There are hundreds of students of color in the district, yet very few teachers, staff or administrative members of color within Chippewa Valley Schools. If there is any way that the administration in the CVHS district can improve it would be by incorporating a more diverse staff into there schools. This improvement would result in a broad school culture, therefore providing a more culturally inclusive environment for future Chippewa Valley students.
Read 83 Reviews
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20 Total Schools
16,226 Students
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Farmington Public School District
School District
Farmington, MI
62 reviews
#19 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Alum: In Farmington, I felt that teachers truly cared about me and wanted me to succeed. They taught me more than just lessons on academics but they also taught me life lessons as well. They made the space a great place for learning and growing as well! I wouldn't hesitate to put my future kids into this school!
Read 62 Reviews
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17 Total Schools
9,588 Students
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Clarkston Community School District
School District
Clarkston, MI
44 reviews
#20 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Parent: Clarkston Schools offers a challenging k-12 academic curriculum with limitless learning opportunities (AP, IB, early college/dual enrollment, CTE, STEM), state championship athletic teams, Broadway-caliber theater and musical programs and more! The district also has made considerable investments in the social, emotional, and physical well-being of each child. I love that Clarkston kids can create a story of learning that leads to personal fulfillment, meaningful relationships, and positive contributions starting RIGHT HERE in their neighborhood public schools!
Read 44 Reviews
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13 Total Schools
7,584 Students
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Livonia Public Schools School District
School District
Livonia, MI
86 reviews
#21 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Senior: I'm a senior at Livonia Franklin High School. I'll be graduating in June 2018, then furthering my studies at Plattsburgh State University in New York. I'm extremely thankful for the lessons, friends, and experiences I've gained through my school district. I believe if you apply yourself, no matter where you are, you will succeed with your mindset. I had a great time at Franklin, because I believe there is a tight community within the school. It makes it almost like a family. Franklin made high school less painful, stressful, and more promising for me. I know I'm one of the lucky ones; Most students don't always have an enjoyable high school experience. There's always room for improvement, I'd recommend Franklin trying not to let some students slip through the cracks. I know some students at my school that feel they are invisible to the staff. Try to learn names, make accommodations, and embrace every student whether you're a student or staff member!
Read 86 Reviews
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27 Total Schools
14,218 Students
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Utica Community Schools
School District
Sterling Heights, MI
162 reviews
#22 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Parent: We have 2 girls that were on both ends of the learning spectrum. One was learning disabled with an auditory processing and speech impairment and the other graduated with several honors. UCS encouraged both of our girls to constantly keep pushing themselves and to never settle. Our family was very grateful to all the special education teachers and staff.
They truly took an interest in helping my learning disabled daughter achieve her maximum potential.
Also very grateful for the passionate and talented teaching staff at the Center for Science and Industry who go above and beyond every single day!
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37 Total Schools
27,689 Students
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Woodhaven-Brownstown School District
School District
Woodhaven, MI
37 reviews
#23 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Senior: The Woodhaven Brownstown School District has impacted my life greatly! I have made many friends that will forever hold a place in my heart. This district allowed me to accomplish so much within my community and in my school. Becoming class president and class rep, winning the kiwanis club essay, to picking up trash around my community. My school is the most diverse in my states area, so it is amazing to become friends with others who are just caucasian or african american, but who are asain or indian. I highly recommend my school as a place to receive you’re education, it is truly an amazing experience with amazing opportunities.
Read 37 Reviews
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10 Total Schools
5,343 Students
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Trenton Public Schools
School District
Trenton, MI
28 reviews
#24 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Senior: It was very easy to seize opportunities and excel at whatever you desire. This school made me want to become a teacher. The reasons why I would want to become a teacher have pointed to the major events in my life. Since I was little I was always asked, like everyone, “What do you wanna be when you grow up,” and every single answer I would give was some variable of being a student, or in some relation to an art form. I have loved the semblance of escapism of going to school to set aside my home life for academics. Although I must go to school, and my mother has raised me to believe that school is the most important thing in my life, the absolute only reason why I have enjoyed was because of the great teachers I have had.
Read 28 Reviews
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4 Total Schools
2,559 Students
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Fraser Public Schools
School District
Fraser, MI
34 reviews
#25 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Senior: Fraser is a very small school and community but has an incredible support system. They have a top-rated academic program and has an excellent sports program which plays in the same division as some of the larger districts. They also have an amazing music and arts program with one of the largest marching bands in the county. For being such a small school they offer big opportunities for envolvement, growth and devlopment!
Read 34 Reviews
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8 Total Schools
5,158 Students
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South Lyon Community Schools
School District
South Lyon, MI
36 reviews
#26 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Junior: The atmosphere this should community creates an enhanced Learning experience for all of its students. The south Lyon community schools provide a safe and supportive and student positive environment for learning all the students here you're welcomed in all of our extracurriculars. Not only do we have a strong support for all of our sports teams we also have a strong begging for academic programs such as national honor Society, math club and HOSA. Overall the south Lyon community schools hope repair it students for life beyond the classroom and set them up to be successful in the workplace both with education and School culture.
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11 Total Schools
8,331 Students
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British International School of Washington
Private School
Washington, DC
PK, K-12
9 reviews
Parent: Young, enthusiastic teachers all trained in the British education system. Rather than focus on homework and multiple choice exams, this school trains students to both in research and how to actively participate in an international and multicultural world. The schools integrates well established programs such as Cambridge curricula/exams, MIT technical programs, and Juliard art training.
Read 9 Reviews
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510 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Margaret's School
Private School
Tappahannock, VA
8-12
47 reviews
Freshman: I found my family here at St. Margaret's and they are from all around the world! Students from the U.S. and countries such as Vietnam, China, Rwanda, Chile, and more come together at this amazing school in pastoral Virginia. There is a lot of focus on academics, with classes tailored to each student. Teachers are helpful, ready to go the extra mile to help me do my personal best. As an ALL girls school, the staff empowers me to be the strongest version of me. My faith is supported, and the small amount of students selected to go to this exclusive and inclusive school makes for a fantastic place to forge close bonds with multinational students. The campus is beautiful, in a historic area of Virginia known as the "birthplace of the nation," rich with history and beauty. Richmond and Washington D.C. are within a two hour drive, but we're far enough away to be surrounded by amazing wildlife and the River. This is the best educational decision my parents ever made for me. Seriously!
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120 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Norfolk Academy
Private School
Norfolk, VA
1-12
133 reviews
Senior: Extremely competitive environment. Takes a special type of ambitious, intrinsically driven, child to thrive here. Teaches kids skill such as confidence in ones ability to perform as well as how to talk to adults in a professional manner, these are skills that just can't be learned in public school. There is a lot of extreme social, academic, and athletic pressure to perform well here. There is little to no space for type B personalities and you will find a lot of extremely driven "Work hard play hard" type students here! its always "go go go go time" at NA
Read 133 Reviews
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1,203 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Novi Community School District

Troy School District

Bloomfield Hills Schools

Grosse Pointe Public Schools

Northville Public Schools

Saline Area Schools

Birmingham Public Schools

Rochester Community School District

Ann Arbor Public Schools

Brighton Area Schools

Lake Orion Community Schools

West Bloomfield School District

Grosse Ile Township Schools

Berkley School District

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Chippewa Valley Schools

Farmington Public School District

Clarkston Community School District

Livonia Public Schools School District

Utica Community Schools

Woodhaven-Brownstown School District

Trenton Public Schools

Fraser Public Schools

South Lyon Community Schools

British International School of Washington

St. Margaret's School

Norfolk Academy