High Schools in Munising Public Schools

Munising High and Middle School is the sole high school in the Munising Public Schools district, serving grades 6 through 12 with 296 students in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

This combined middle and high school presents a mixed but improving picture. The most encouraging news for parents is that students stay and graduate: the graduation rate is 89.5% (well above the state’s 84.0%), and the dropout rate is just 2.0% compared to 7.1% statewide. Academically, the school shows real strengths in science—8th graders hit 51.3% proficiency and 11th graders 52.4%, both far exceeding state averages. Reading and writing are also solid in several grades, with 8th grade PSAT ELA at 73.7% proficiency and 11th grade SAT reading/writing at 59.1%. However, math is a clear weak spot across every grade level, with proficiency rates ranging from 17.9% to 31.6%—all below state averages. The 7th grade ELA dip (23.5% vs. 38.4% statewide) is another concern, especially since 6th and 8th grade ELA are strong.

The school’s state ranking has been volatile—166th in 2023-24, plunging to 535th in 2024-25, then recovering to 392nd in 2025-26. With only about 42 students per grade, this swing likely reflects small-cohort effects rather than fundamental changes. Encouragingly, the most recent year brought dramatic gains in 11th grade science (+28.1 points), social studies (+32.1 points), and SAT reading/writing (+18.1 points). With 45.27% of students on free/reduced lunch and per-student spending of $15,150, the school faces moderate economic challenges but still outperforms state averages in graduation and several subjects. For parents, the key takeaway is that Munising keeps kids on track to graduate and excels in science, but math instruction needs attention to ensure college readiness.