Plymouth High School is a public high school in Canton Township, Michigan, United States. Plymouth High School is located on a campus of the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park in Wayne County.
Serving 1,911 students in grades 6-12, Plymouth High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,911 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plymouth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Plymouth High School's student population of 1,911 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,911 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
Plymouth High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plymouth High School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 3069 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
10%
18%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plymouth High School's ranking?
Plymouth High School is ranked #186 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Plymouth High School often compared to?
Plymouth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canton High School, Salem High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plymouth High School?
The graduation rate of Plymouth High School is 91%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Plymouth High School?
1,911 students attend Plymouth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Plymouth High School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plymouth High School?
Plymouth High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plymouth High School offer ?
Plymouth High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plymouth High School part of?
Plymouth High School is part of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 3/15/2024
Overall, I loved Plymouth High School when I went here! There are some really great teachers, the student body is pretty good, and there are so many activities. Plymouth High School is located in a conveniently-located park, where there are three schools, where students could have classes in any of the three schools. Overall, Plymouth High School is a really good choice!
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