For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,020 students in Ionia, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Ionia, MI are Freedom Acres School, Ionia High School and Douglas R Welch High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ionia, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Ionia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Ionia, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Michigan average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ionia 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ionia, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freedom Acres School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2191 Harwood Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2921
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2921
Grades: PK-12
| 121 students
Rank: #22.
Ionia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0600
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 805 students
Rank: #33.
Douglas R Welch High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3530
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3530
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1727 W Bluewater Hwy
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2510
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2510
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Handlon Correctional Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1728 W Bluewater Hwy
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3100
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ionia County Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
250 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 489-2152
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 489-2152
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1576 W Bluewater Hwy
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6331
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6331
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Michigan Reformatory
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1342 W Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2500
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Ionia, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Deerfield Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1755 Harwood Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6320
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6320
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
830 Harrison St.
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3530
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3530
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Heartlands Institute Of Technology High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
250 East Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6540
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6540
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Independent Living Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
201 East Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0542
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0542
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students
Riverside Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
777 West Riverside Dr
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0110
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0110
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Success - Ionia High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
322 W Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 232-3322
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 232-3322
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ionia, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Ionia, MI include Freedom Acres School, Ionia High School and Douglas R Welch High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ionia?
8 public high schools are located in Ionia.
What is the racial composition of students in Ionia?
Ionia public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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