For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,764 students in 48603, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in 48603, MI are Great Lakes Bay Early College, Saginaw County Juvenile Center and Saginaw Isd Transitions Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 48603 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 48603, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 48603 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Heritage High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 48603, MI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great Lakes Bay Early College
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1961 Delta Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 686-9146
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 686-9146
Grades: 10-12
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
Saginaw County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3360 Hospital Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7461
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7461
Grades: 4-12
| 17 students
Rank: #33.
Saginaw Isd Transitions Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3860 Fashion Square Blvd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7400
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7400
Grades: K-12
| 97 students
Rank: #44.
Mackinaw High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2775 Shattuck Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-8470
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-8470
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #55.
Heritage High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3465 N Center Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-5790
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-5790
Grades: 9-12
| 1,324 students
48603, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2775 Shattuck Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-7630
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-7630
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Program For Academic And Lifeskills High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
3860 Fashion Square Blvd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7400
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 48603, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in 48603, MI include Great Lakes Bay Early College, Saginaw County Juvenile Center and Saginaw Isd Transitions Center.
How many public high schools are located in 48603?
5 public high schools are located in 48603.
What is the racial composition of students in 48603?
48603 public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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