For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 409 students in Indian River, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Indian River, MI are Cop Esd Programs and Inland Lakes Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indian River, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Indian River have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Indian River, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Inland Lakes Secondary School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Indian River, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cop Esd Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6065 Learning Ln
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
Rank: #22.
Inland Lakes Secondary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4363 S Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Grades: 6-12
| 338 students
Indian River, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6065 Learning Ln
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Inland Lakes Alternative Education High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4363 South Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
4363 South Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Indian River, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Indian River, MI include Cop Esd Programs and Inland Lakes Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in Indian River?
2 public high schools are located in Indian River.
What is the racial composition of students in Indian River?
Indian River public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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