For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,156 students in Cadillac, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cadillac, MI are Cadillac Senior High School, Cadillac Innovation High School and Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cadillac, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Cadillac have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Cadillac, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is equal to the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cadillac Senior 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cadillac, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cadillac Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Chestnut St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5800
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Cadillac Innovation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
532 Haynes St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9907 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Career Center
Vocational School
9901 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2200
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2200
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cadillac, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cadillac, MI include Cadillac Senior High School, Cadillac Innovation High School and Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education.
How many public high schools are located in Cadillac?
4 public high schools are located in Cadillac.
What is the racial composition of students in Cadillac?
Cadillac public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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