Where does your high school rank? Major publication lists Okemos among tops in Michigan

Susan Vela, Lansing State Journal
Updated ·2 min read

OKEMOS — Several area high schools received strong rankings from a national publication this week, including Okemos, which placed in the top 20 in the state.

The “U.S. News & World Report” released its rankings Tuesday of the best high schools in the region, based on criteria like graduation rates, college readiness and state assessment proficiency.

Known as the global authority in education rankings, U.S. News & World Report evaluated nearly 18,000 public high schools at the national, state and local level for its 2023-24 Best High Schools rankings.

More than 30 high schools appeared in the category of "Best High Schools in the Lansing, MI area." Their rankings, and 1,166 schools in 699 districts in the state also are available.

Okemos topped the local rankings, placing 14th in Michigan and 535th in the nation, the publication said. International Academy of Macomb in Clinton Township ranked first in Michigan and 11th nationally.

Here are the Top Ten high schools for the Lansing area, their state rankings, key factors and their overall scores.

Okemos High School, 2800 Jolly Road, 14th

  • Enrollment, 9-12: 1,433

  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1

  • Diversity: 43% minority enrollment

  • Graduation Rate: 93%

  • Overall Score: 96.97/100

East Lansing High School, 509 Burcham Drive , 42nd

  • Enrollment, 9-12: 1,216

  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1

  • Diversity: 43% minority enrollment

  • Graduation Rate: 89%

  • Overall Score: 91.8/100

Williamston High School, 3939 Vanneter Road, 49th

  • Enrollment, 9-12: 590

  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1

  • Diversity: 11.9% minority enrollment

  • Graduation Rate: 98%

  • Overall Score: 89.95/100

Haslett High School, 5450 Marsh Road, 55th

  • Enrollment, 9-12: 830

  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1

  • Diversity: 27.7% minority enrollment

  • Graduation Rate: 96%

  • Overall Score: 89.26/100

Pewamo-Westphalia High School, 5101 Clinton Road, 62nd

  • Enrollment, 9-12: 314

  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1

  • Diversity: 6.5% minority enrollment

  • Graduation Rate: 96%

  • Overall Score: 88.29/100

DeWitt High School, 13601 Panther Drive, 87th

  • Enrollment, 9-12: 995

  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1

  • Diversity: 15.3% minority enrollment

  • Graduation Rate: 97%

  • Overall Score: 85/100

Bath High School, 6175 Clark Road, 133rd

  • Enrollment, 9-12: 320

  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1

  • Diversity: 18.8% minority enrollment

  • Graduation Rate: 95%

  • Overall Score: 76.49/100

Grand Ledge High School, 820 Spring St., 166th

  • Enrollment, 9-12: 1,635

  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1

  • Diversity: 21.1% minority enrollment

  • Graduation Rate: 93%

  • Overall Score: 70.13/100

Laingsburg High School, 8008 Woodbury Road, 171st

  • Enrollment, 9-12: 381

  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1

  • Diversity: 9.2% minority enrollment

  • Graduation Rate: 94%

  • Overall Score: 69.43/100

Mason High School, 1001 S. Barnes St., 175th

  • Enrollment, 9-12: 1,013

  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1

  • Diversity: 15% minority enrollment

  • Graduation Rate: 88%

  • Overall Score: 69.1/100

This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Where does your high school rank? Okemos ranks among tops in Michigan