Summary:
Zip code 49858 is home to just one public high school, Menominee High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 within the Menominee Area Public Schools district, offering a small, close-knit educational environment for roughly 352 students.
For parents, the most striking takeaway is the paradox between excellent student persistence and concerning academic mastery. Menominee High School boasts a phenomenal 95.8% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, far exceeding state averages, and its chronic absenteeism rate (21.9%) is also better than the Michigan average (27.9%). However, this success in keeping students in school does not translate to test scores. Proficiency rates are below state averages across nearly every subject, with the most critical weakness in mathematics: only 6.6% of 11th graders are proficient on the SAT math section, compared to 26.5% statewide. Science (23% vs. 35.2% state) and social studies (18% vs. 43.2% state) also show significant gaps. While reading and writing scores are closer to the state average, they still lag, suggesting that while students are engaged and graduating, the academic rigor may not be preparing them at the same level as their peers elsewhere in Michigan.
There are some positive signs. The school’s state ranking has improved for three consecutive years, moving from the 22nd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 36th percentile in 2025-2026, indicating progress relative to other schools. The school also invests heavily in its students, spending $18,913 per pupil and maintaining a reasonable student-teacher ratio of 15.7. However, given that nearly half of the students (46%) are economically disadvantaged, this investment is crucial. Ultimately, parents should see a school that excels at fostering a supportive, persistent student body but faces a systemic challenge in lifting academic achievement, particularly in math, which will require focused attention to ensure students are truly college and career ready.
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