For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 560 students in Birch Run, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Birch Run, MI are Birch Run Progressive High School and Birch Run High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Birch Run, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Birch Run have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Birch Run, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Birch Run High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Birch Run, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Birch Run Progressive High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12450 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Birch Run High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12450 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Birch Run, Michigan 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12450 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Gr: 11-12
Birch Run Post Secondary (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3860 Fashion Square Blvd
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9307
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9307
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Brucker - Base High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
6005 Fort Rd.
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 777-5520
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 777-5520
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
8225 Main Street
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-5821
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-5821
Gr: 5-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Birch Run, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Birch Run, MI include Birch Run Progressive High School and Birch Run High School.
How many public high schools are located in Birch Run?
2 public high schools are located in Birch Run.
What is the racial composition of students in Birch Run?
Birch Run public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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