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Best High Schools in Zip Code 48079


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Top rankedSt Clair High School223rd of 800 Michigan high schools
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St Clair High School up 102 spots statewide this year
Summary:

Zip code 48079 is home to a single public high school, St Clair High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 and is part of the East China School District.

For parents exploring this area, St Clair High School stands out as a strong, well-rounded option. The school holds a 4-star rating and has shown a remarkable rebound in its state ranking, moving from the 56th percentile in 2024-2025 back up to the 72nd percentile in 2025-2026. Academically, the school’s biggest strengths are in humanities and reading. Proficiency rates for 11th graders in Social Studies (47.3%) and SAT Reading/Writing (54.7%) both exceed state averages, and 9th and 10th grade PSAT English scores are also well above state norms. The one area that lags is Science, where only 31.5% of 11th graders are proficient, compared to the state average of 35.2%. In contrast, SAT Math proficiency (28.8%) edges out the state average of 26.5%.

Beyond test scores, the school excels in key life metrics. Its graduation rate is an impressive 91.8%, far above the state’s 84.0%, and its dropout rate is just 2.5% versus the state’s 7.1%. Chronic absenteeism is also notably low at 16.0%, compared to 27.9% statewide, suggesting a positive and engaging school culture. With only 22.1% of students economically disadvantaged, the school serves a relatively affluent community. While the student-teacher ratio of 18.8 is on the higher side, the school still achieves strong results, indicating effective teaching and efficient use of its $11,519 per-student spending. Overall, St Clair High School offers a high-quality education with a clear focus on literacy and student success, making it a compelling choice for families in the 48079 area.

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