For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 5,541 students in Ionia County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ionia County, MI are Saranac Jrsr High School, Portland High School and Lakewood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ionia County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Ionia County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Ionia County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 56%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakewood High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Ionia County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saranac Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Pleasant St
Saranac, MI 48881
(616) 642-1100
Saranac, MI 48881
(616) 642-1100
Gr: 7-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Portland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Ionia Rd
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2981
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2981
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7223 Velte Rd
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
(616) 374-8868
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
(616) 374-8868
Gr: 8-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Freedom Acres School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2191 Harwood Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2921
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2921
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Douglas R Welch High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3530
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Ionia High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0600
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Belding High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Hall St
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4900
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility
Alternative School
1727 W Bluewater Hwy
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2510
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2510
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Handlon Correctional Facility
Alternative School
1728 W Bluewater Hwy
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3100
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ionia County Career Center
Vocational School
250 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 489-2152
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 489-2152
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility
Alternative School
1576 W Bluewater Hwy
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6331
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6331
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Link Learning Virtual Program
Alternative School
9057 W Belding Rd, Ste 4
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3553
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3553
Gr: 9-12 | 2,526 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ionia County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ionia County, MI include Saranac Jrsr High School, Portland High School and Lakewood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ionia County?
13 public high schools are located in Ionia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ionia County?
Ionia County public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Ionia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ionia County include: Portland High School vs. Ionia High School, Belding High School vs. Ionia High School, Ionia High School vs. Portland High School
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