For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,710 students in Isabella County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Isabella County, MI are Beal City High School, Mt Pleasant Senior High School and Shepherd High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Isabella County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Isabella County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public high schools.
Isabella County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shepherd High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Isabella County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beal City High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3117 Elias Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-3944
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-3944
Gr: 6-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1155 S Elizabeth St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2201
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,093 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Shepherd High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 S 4th St
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Gr: 9-12 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Flextech High School Shepherd
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 W Blanchard Rd
Shepherd, MI 48883
(810) 206-3260
Shepherd, MI 48883
(810) 206-3260
Gr: 8-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Montabella Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1324 E North County Line Rd
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5175
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5175
Gr: 6-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Odyssey Middlehigh School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3441 S Wise Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9473
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9473
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Way Oasis
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3480 S Isabella Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Gr: 6-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Isabella Day Treatment
Alternative School
2007 E Preston St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Kinney School
Special Education School
720 N Kinney Ave
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2350
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2350
Gr: 9-12
Isabella County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beal City Alternative Education Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3032 South Winn Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9543
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9543
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
1324 E N County Line Road
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Gr: 5-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
418 West Blanchard Rd
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 866-6741
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 866-6741
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Mt Pleasant Community Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1651 South Bamber Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2370
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2370
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Isabella County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Isabella County, MI include Beal City High School, Mt Pleasant Senior High School and Shepherd High School.
How many public high schools are located in Isabella County?
9 public high schools are located in Isabella County.
What is the racial composition of students in Isabella County?
Isabella County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Isabella County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Isabella County include: Shepherd High School vs. Mt Pleasant Senior High School, Mt Pleasant Senior High School vs. Shepherd High School, Beal City High School vs. Shepherd High School
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