For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 600 students in Dowagiac, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dowagiac, MI are Pathfinders Alternative Education, North Pointe Center and Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dowagiac, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Dowagiac have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Dowagiac, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dowagiac, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pathfinders Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 N Paul St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
North Pointe Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 Orchard St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 390-5055
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 390-5055
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Union High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Prairie Ronde St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4420
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4420
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dowagiac, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dowagiac, MI include Pathfinders Alternative Education, North Pointe Center and Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dowagiac?
3 public high schools are located in Dowagiac.
What is the racial composition of students in Dowagiac?
Dowagiac public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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