Best Public Schools in Zip Code 48304

The 48304 zip code area is home to a mix of high-performing public schools, including two elementary schools and one standout high school. International Academy, a selective public high school, consistently ranks as the #1 high school in Michigan and has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The two elementary schools, Eastover Elementary School and Harlan Elementary School, also perform well above the state average, though they face higher chronic absenteeism rates.

International Academy stands out as the clear academic leader, with exceptional student test scores that far surpass state and district averages. The school's 11th-grade students achieved 83.8% proficiency in science, 89.9% proficiency in social studies, and 97.9% proficiency in math. This high-performing school serves a student population from relatively high socioeconomic backgrounds, as indicated by its low free/reduced lunch rate of 12.14%.

In contrast, the two elementary schools in the 48304 zip code area, Eastover Elementary School and Harlan Elementary School, face higher chronic absenteeism rates of 29.5%. While these schools still perform well above the state average, the high absenteeism rates may be an area for further investigation and improvement. Additionally, the per-student spending at these two elementary schools varies significantly, with Eastover Elementary School spending $22,403 per student and Harlan Elementary School spending $19,333 per student.