For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 658 students in Montrose, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Montrose, MI are Hillmccloy High School and Montrose Alternative Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montrose, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Montrose have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Montrose, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hillmccloy 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Montrose, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillmccloy High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Nanita Dr
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8821
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8821
Gr: 8-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Montrose Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Saginaw St
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8840
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8840
Gr: 8-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Montrose, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Montrose, MI include Hillmccloy High School and Montrose Alternative Education Center.
How many public high schools are located in Montrose?
2 public high schools are located in Montrose.
What is the racial composition of students in Montrose?
Montrose public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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