Haslett Public Schools

Haslett Public Schools is a top-ranked Michigan district serving about 2,601 students across five schools—one high school, one middle school, and three elementary schools—in the Lansing area. Every school in the district earns a 4- or 5-star rating, and the district as a whole ranks in the top 8% of Michigan districts, with students outperforming state averages by 20 to 30 percentage points in nearly every subject.

The standout is Haslett High School, ranked 39th in the state with a 93.2% graduation rate and a remarkably low 0.9% dropout rate. Haslett Middle School is the district’s rising star, jumping to 64th in Michigan, with 8th graders posting an 88.8% proficiency rate in PSAT English Language Arts. Among the elementary schools, Murphy Elementary School stands out for its 11.0% chronic absenteeism rate—the lowest in the district and far below the state’s 27.9%—while Vera Ralya Elementary School shows strong 3rd grade math scores at 71.9% proficiency. Wilkshire School, serving PK-1, has no test scores but offers the most individualized attention with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio and the highest per-student spending at $16,743.

The district’s greatest strength is mathematics, where students hold a nearly 2-to-1 advantage over state averages—8th grade PSAT math proficiency is 64.1% versus 33.2% statewide. Social studies is also an unexpected standout, with a 26-point advantage in middle school. However, Haslett Middle School has a 24.0% chronic absenteeism rate despite excellent scores, a paradox worth noting. Elementary test scores also fluctuate year to year, likely due to small class sizes. Overall, this district’s vertical alignment—from Wilkshire’s early foundation through the high school’s elite outcomes—creates a seamless path to success, making it an excellent choice for families seeking consistent, high-level academics.