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Here Are the Top 10 High Schools for Sports in Michigan

If you’re looking for a high school that excels in athletics, Michigan has some great picks. The folks at Niche.com have put together a list of the best high schools…

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If you're looking for a high school that excels in athletics, Michigan has some great picks. The folks at Niche.com have put together a list of the best high schools for sports in Michigan, and the list features a range of schools from across the state.

For two straight years, East Grand Rapids was No. 1 on the list, but for the 2022 school year, the top spot went to Saline.

To determine its grades and rankings, Niche.com used statistics from the United States Department of Education, the Civil Rights Data Collection, the National Center for Education Statistics and surveys from parents and athletes. View the top 10 Michigan public high schools for athletes in 2022 according to the study below.

Top 10 High Schools for Athletes in Michigan, According to Niche.com:

1. Saline A+
2. Rockford A+
3. East Grand Rapids A+
4. Hudsonville A+
5. Chelsea A+
6. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central A+
7. Lake Orion A+
8. Clarkston A+
9. Grosse Pointe South A+
10. Canton A+

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