2021 Top School Districts with AP Courses in the Detroit Area

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Novi Community School District
School District
Novi, MI
46 reviews
#1 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Senior: The Novi Community School District is a diverse and unified learning community. As the environment is very competitive, it often pushes one to be the best version of themselves. The teachers are very forthcoming and supportive. As for administration, it is often difficult to feel connected to them which is something that definitely needs improvement. There are a plethora of extracurricular and sports options at the high school and middle school. Overall, the academic rigor, extracurricular opportunities, and unity of the school is something that makes this school district one of the best.
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12 Total Schools
6,694 Students
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Northville Public Schools
School District
Northville, MI
41 reviews
#2 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.
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11 Total Schools
7,334 Students
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Troy School District
School District
Troy, MI
141 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 141 Reviews
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22 Total Schools
13,130 Students
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Bloomfield Hills Schools
School District
Bloomfield Hills, MI
42 reviews
#4 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.
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11 Total Schools
5,470 Students
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Birmingham Public Schools
School District
Beverly Hills, MI
37 reviews
#5 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 37 Reviews
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14 Total Schools
8,045 Students
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Grosse Pointe Public Schools
School District
Grosse Pointe, MI
59 reviews
#7 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 59 Reviews
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15 Total Schools
7,630 Students
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Saline Area Schools
School District
Saline, MI
21 reviews
#8 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.
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9 Total Schools
5,273 Students
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Ann Arbor Public Schools
School District
Ann Arbor, MI
124 reviews
#9 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 124 Reviews
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33 Total Schools
18,054 Students
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Rochester Community School District
School District
Rochester, MI
74 reviews
#10 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 74 Reviews
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23 Total Schools
15,434 Students
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West Bloomfield School District
School District
West Bloomfield, MI
82 reviews
#11 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Senior: I am a Senior at West Bloomfield High, and have been in the school district since kindergarten. My experience has been GREAT! The teachers all care about our performance in class, and take the time to reach out if I am having trouble in any of my classes etc. The diversity is number 1 it is such a blended school and everyone cares for each other.
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13 Total Schools
5,463 Students
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Lake Orion Community Schools
School District
Lake Orion, MI
68 reviews
#12 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Senior: I really like how well connected everyone in the community is. There are many events hosted by the high school students that involve middle schoolers and elementary schools. Some of which events include the maker fair, girls night out, teas and tiaras, etc. There are also many opportunities for students to volunteer around the communities such as working events hosted by the Orion Township Public Library, child care at PTO and parent university's, spring fairs and many other activities. One thing I would change is how the schools spend money. They buy all these fancy TV's and renovate the schools to have new lounge areas. However, they don't fix the broken bathroom stalls or the leaky sinks. There are many water stains from the pipes leaking that they won't fix. It's very frustrating to see how badly they keep up with the maintenance of the building.
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13 Total Schools
7,337 Students
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Berkley School District
School District
Oak Park, MI
26 reviews
#13 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Senior: I found Berkley to be a very diverse and unique school. I entered the district in fifth grade, coming from a Jewish private school. At first, I was shocked by the difference in culture, rules, and overall how schooling was run. Going into my senior year, I could not have asked for a better school district. Almost every teacher I have had is extremely dedicated to their students and go above and beyond their job descriptions to ensure they do all they can for their students. Like any other school district, things are not perfect. By this I mean sometimes students lose sight of things and start to go down the wrong path. When this happens the Berkley staff dedicates themselves to those students like no other district. Berkley has given me so many opportunities that I am so grateful for. Some of my favorite high school experiences are at DECA conferences working with the marketing program and going to sports games with my rugby team. Berkley is truly unique and a great community.
Read 26 Reviews
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8 Total Schools
4,360 Students
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Brighton Area Schools
School District
Brighton, MI
57 reviews
#14 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 57 Reviews
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9 Total Schools
5,998 Students
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Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
School District
Plymouth, MI
181 reviews
#15 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.
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24 Total Schools
17,478 Students
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Grosse Ile Township Schools
School District
Grosse Ile, MI
22 reviews
#16 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 22 Reviews
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4 Total Schools
1,819 Students
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Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
School District
Walled Lake, MI
47 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 47 Reviews
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20 Total Schools
13,615 Students
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Chippewa Valley Schools
School District
Clinton Township, MI
115 reviews
#18 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Senior: Chippewa Valley School District has helped shape me into the person that I am today, especially in high school. Throughout my 4 years of high school, I have been involved, with Student Government and Leadership being my highest involvements, allowing me to create an impact on my school and my community, but I could not have done it without my teachers and advisors. I have created lifelong relationships with these adults, and for that I am forever thankful for the Chippewa Valley school district. Yes, our academics are outstanding, but it is the teachers and staff that make them that way. They care more about me as an individual than they do my grades, because they know that grades do not define me. Being that my high school is the highest populated school in Michigan, we have many different groups and clubs of people, and we all support one eachother because we believe in the "We Not Me" mentatlity and support eachother like family.
Read 115 Reviews
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20 Total Schools
16,061 Students
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Farmington Public School District
School District
Farmington, MI
69 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 69 Reviews
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19 Total Schools
9,497 Students
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Livonia Public Schools School District
School District
Livonia, MI
120 reviews
#20 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 120 Reviews
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26 Total Schools
14,077 Students
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Clarkston Community School District
School District
Clarkston, MI
57 reviews
#21 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
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14 Total Schools
7,317 Students
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Utica Community Schools
School District
Sterling Heights, MI
218 reviews
#22 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Senior: Although I did not have much experience with the district as a whole, I was provided with the opportunity to attend an International Baccalaureate program which was an invaluable experience for me. Although I cannot speak for the district as a whole, the teachers and environment within my school were much better than any other free education options in my region. So far, the district has responded well to the pandemic; free laptops have been provided and the responsible decision was made to postpone any return to live classes. The administration is definitely not perfect, but their positive choices usually outweigh the negative ones.
Read 218 Reviews
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38 Total Schools
26,878 Students
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Woodhaven-Brownstown School District
School District
Woodhaven, MI
54 reviews
#23 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Alum: I loved attending the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District! The district allowed me to explore different areas of interest. They provided me with great opportunities, wonderful teachers, and good learning experiences. The district had several clubs and sports teams to offer. The district was also very welcoming and was all about being "WARRIOR STRONG". The district will always be part of me and I am proud to be Woodhaven alumni.
Read 54 Reviews
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10 Total Schools
5,483 Students
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Trenton Public Schools
School District
Trenton, MI
37 reviews
#24 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 37 Reviews
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4 Total Schools
2,557 Students
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South Lyon Community Schools
School District
South Lyon, MI
42 reviews
#25 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Senior: South Lyon Community Schools are the only schools I've ever attended and therefore, it's my home. Which is why I enjoy going there, the familiarity of it all. Some of the things I like is the community aspect. For example when the high school has its annually Red Out game, everyone shows up and shows out by bringing positive energy, wearing red, entering raffles and donating to the cause, heart disease prevention. Overall it's a great community environment however the things I would like to see change is a greater appreciation and support for ALL sports, not just football. Most sports are often overlooked when it comes to getting new uniforms or equipment. Which isn't fair to the athletes on those teams who work just as hard as football players. Now I know there are a lot of factors that go into the budget, but it would be nice if funds were disputed evenly.
Read 42 Reviews
B+
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14 Total Schools
8,690 Students
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Lakeview Public Schools
School District
Saint Clair Shores, MI
54 reviews
#26 Best School Districts in Detroit Area
Alum: I attended Lakeview Public Schools for 5th grade through 12th. As a graduate from the class of 2015, I can say that overall, I had a very good experience at Lakeview. The middle school was great at preparing students for high school. I made the most memories at the high school. Teachers were always willing to provide extra help for students, the counselors were very helpful in preparing for college, and there were many after school activities. However, there were some times where the bathrooms were not the cleanest, and the lunchroom food was not always the best. Overall, I enjoyed my time at LPS and I have made many lifelong friends who also graduated from Lakeview.
Read 54 Reviews
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8 Total Schools
4,375 Students
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Flint Hill School
Private School
Oakton, VA
PK, K-12
71 reviews
Niche User: Incredible faculty. Great school for both academics and sports. A diversity of strengths for well-rounded students that simply can’t be matched by other private schools in Northern Virginia. Students genuinely support each other, even after they become alumni. It’s not uncommon for alumni to return from prestigious universities to share how well the school prepared them for the academic challenges ahead. Also, the robotics program is literally world class!
Read 71 Reviews
A+
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1,097 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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BASIS Independent McLean
Private School
McLean, VA
PK, K-12
34 reviews
Parent: We are are new family to Basis McLean but so far loving it!
I know there has been administrative instability in the past but the quality of the teaching and small class size is outstandingly fabulous. My daughter is so motivated, it is wonderful to see.

If your focus is sports, this is not the school for you. But if your focus is academics and a love a learning, I believe this school is working very well.

We are happy we switched from FCPS, despite the cost esp. as the school offers in-person teaching during this pandemic which has been essential for my child's growth and wellbeing.
Read 34 Reviews
A+
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453 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Paul Lutheran School
Private School
Ann Arbor, MI
PK, K-8
291 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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