For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,207 students in Alpena, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Alpena, MI are Alpena High School, Pied Piper School and Aces Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alpena, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Alpena have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Alpena, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alpena High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Alpena, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alpena High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3303 S Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5200
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5200
Gr: 8-12 | 1,096 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Pied Piper School
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
444 Wilson St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356-1414
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356-1414
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Aces Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3303 S Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5170
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5170
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Alpena, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
211 North First Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-3101
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-3101
Gr: PK
555 S Fifth St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-2500
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Esd Sp Ed Programs In Lea Facilities Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
2118 Us Hwy 23 South
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-3101
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-3101
Gr: PK | 7 students
7065 Dietz Road
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5760
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5760
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Alpena, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Alpena, MI include Alpena High School, Pied Piper School and Aces Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Alpena?
3 public high schools are located in Alpena.
What is the racial composition of students in Alpena?
Alpena public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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