12 Michigan Schools Named ‘Blue Ribbon Schools’ for 2024

The U.S. Department of Education has singled out a handful of Michigan schools for exemplary academic performance and/or making remarkable progress at bridging the achievement gap among different groups of students.

Dubbed "Blue Ribbon Schools", a dozen schools in the Mitten State qualified for the honor in 2024. Nine were acknowledged for their high performance; the other three for addressing the achievement gap.

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“The National Blue Ribbon Schools Award is a testament to the exceptional achievements of students and educators at each of these schools,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, via a press release from the agency. “The 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools are raising the bar for our nation’s students, serving as models for effective teaching and intentional collaboration in their schools and communities. As we celebrate their achievements, let us look to these schools for inspiration as we champion education as the foundation of a brighter future for every child.”

Where Are Michigan's 2024 Blue Ribbon Schools Located?

None of Michigan's honored schools for 2024 were located in the Upper Peninsula; they're all in Lower Michigan.

Several are clustered around the metropolitan Detroit area. There are a few around Grand Rapids, a couple near the shore of Lake Michigan, one in Mid-Michigan, one near Saginaw Bay, and another in Northern Michigan.

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Take a look at all the Michigan schools that were recognized for 2024, and find out what makes them special.