For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 352 students in Shelby, MI.
The top ranked public high school in Shelby, MI is Shelby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, MI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Shelby, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shelby High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Shelby, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shelby High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
641 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4452
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4452
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Shelby, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2692 South 40th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4089
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4089
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
155 E 6th St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-6629
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-6629
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Early Childhood Dd Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
155 East 6th St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 873-5651
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 873-5651
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3301 S. Green Street
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-2346
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-2346
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Oceana Community Education High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
641 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5151
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5151
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
155 E 6th St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5541
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5541
Grades: K-3
| 297 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Shelby, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Shelby, MI include Shelby High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shelby?
1 public high schools are located in Shelby.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?
Shelby public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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