The average SAT score in Michigan was 945.1 for the spring 2026 SAT: 485.0 in reading and writing and 460.1 in math. Michigan gives the SAT to 11th graders as part of its state assessment, so the results cover nearly a full grade, 95,790 students. Only 25.3% met College Board's college-readiness benchmarks in both subjects. International Academy in Oakland County posted the highest average of any high school with at least 50 students tested: 1301.8.
The figures are from MI School Data's 2025-26 College Readiness file (Michigan Center for Educational Performance and Information and Michigan Department of Education), all students. Results for small groups are suppressed.
Statewide, spring 2026
| Measure | Michigan |
|---|---|
| Students tested | 95,790 |
| Average total score | 945.1 |
| Evidence-based reading and writing | 485.0 |
| Math | 460.1 |
| Met reading and writing benchmark (480) | 52.1% |
| Met math benchmark (530) | 26.5% |
| Met both | 25.3% |
Source: MI School Data, College Readiness, 2025-26.
Top 25 Michigan high schools by SAT average, spring 2026
High schools with at least 50 students tested.
| # | High school | District | County | Tested | Reading/writing | Math | Total | Met both benchmarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Academy | Oakland Schools | Oakland | 326 | 643.1 | 658.7 | 1301.8 | 93.3% |
| 2 | International Academy of Macomb | Chippewa Valley Schools | Macomb | 114 | 623.6 | 618.2 | 1241.8 | 87.7% |
| 3 | Novi High School | Novi Community School District | Oakland | 492 | 589.8 | 597.6 | 1187.4 | 67.7% |
| 4 | Washtenaw International High School | Washtenaw ISD | Washtenaw | 121 | 607.4 | 578.3 | 1185.7 | 63.6% |
| 5 | Troy High School | Troy School District | Oakland | 466 | 581.6 | 603.0 | 1184.6 | 71.7% |
| 6 | City High Middle School | Grand Rapids Public Schools | Kent | 138 | 604.9 | 574.8 | 1179.7 | 73.2% |
| 7 | Central High School | Forest Hills Public Schools | Kent | 244 | 581.8 | 576.9 | 1158.7 | 72.1% |
| 8 | East Grand Rapids High School | East Grand Rapids Public Schools | Kent | 223 | 589.2 | 566.9 | 1156.1 | 65.9% |
| 9 | Pioneer High School | Ann Arbor Public Schools | Washtenaw | 417 | 586.6 | 565.7 | 1152.3 | 61.9% |
| 10 | Northville High School | Northville Public Schools | Wayne | 627 | 580.3 | 570.9 | 1151.2 | 61.9% |
| 11 | Rochester Adams High School | Rochester Community Schools | Oakland | 368 | 574.1 | 571.8 | 1145.9 | 63.0% |
| 12 | Community High School | Ann Arbor Public Schools | Washtenaw | 125 | 594.8 | 547.6 | 1142.4 | 52.8% |
| 13 | Byron Center High School | Byron Center Public Schools | Kent | 315 | 564.7 | 569.2 | 1133.9 | 63.8% |
| 14 | Eastern High School | Forest Hills Public Schools | Kent | 165 | 570.8 | 562.1 | 1132.9 | 67.3% |
| 15 | Grand Traverse Academy | Grand Traverse Academy | Grand Traverse | 52 | 586.3 | 541.2 | 1127.5 | 57.7% |
| 16 | Ernest W. Seaholm High School | Birmingham Public Schools | Oakland | 248 | 567.3 | 559.8 | 1127.1 | 62.9% |
| 17 | Grosse Pointe South High School | Grosse Pointe Public Schools | Wayne | 264 | 568.7 | 553.2 | 1121.9 | 63.3% |
| 18 | Northern High School | Forest Hills Public Schools | Kent | 253 | 566.2 | 550.3 | 1116.5 | 56.9% |
| 19 | Skyline High School | Ann Arbor Public Schools | Washtenaw | 290 | 570.7 | 540.8 | 1111.4 | 53.8% |
| 20 | Black River Public School | Black River Public School | Ottawa | 71 | 585.9 | 522.8 | 1108.7 | 47.9% |
| 21 | Houghton Central High School | Houghton-Portage Township Schools | Houghton | 113 | 574.7 | 531.8 | 1106.5 | 46.9% |
| 22 | Beal City High School | Beal City Public Schools | Isabella | 52 | 551.2 | 554.0 | 1105.2 | 65.4% |
| 23 | Okemos High School | Okemos Public Schools | Ingham | 387 | 561.2 | 543.3 | 1104.5 | 54.3% |
| 24 | Rochester High School | Rochester Community Schools | Oakland | 402 | 548.5 | 547.7 | 1096.2 | 53.0% |
| 25 | Stoney Creek High School | Rochester Community Schools | Oakland | 372 | 550.8 | 544.3 | 1095.0 | 54.6% |
Source: MI School Data, College Readiness (includes SAT data), 2025-26, all students. 512 high schools had at least 50 students tested; their median average was 937.6.
Oakland County has 7 of the top 25 and Kent County 6, including all three Forest Hills high schools. Ann Arbor places three. Only 2 of the 512 schools averaged 1200 or higher, both International Academy campuses; 23 averaged 1100 or higher, and 177 averaged below 900.
Michigan school districts by SAT average
Districts with at least 500 students tested.
| District | County | Tested | Average | Met both benchmarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northville Public Schools | Wayne | 627 | 1151.2 | 61.9% |
| Troy School District | Oakland | 831 | 1137.4 | 64.1% |
| Forest Hills Public Schools | Kent | 662 | 1136.1 | 65.1% |
| Ann Arbor Public Schools | Washtenaw | 1,235 | 1113.1 | 54.6% |
| Rochester Community Schools | Oakland | 1,157 | 1109.4 | 56.3% |
| Birmingham Public Schools | Oakland | 541 | 1095.4 | 55.6% |
| Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | Wayne | 1,379 | 1077.6 | 51.4% |
| Midland Public Schools | Midland | 555 | 1074.3 | 49.5% |
| Portage Public Schools | Kalamazoo | 607 | 1050.0 | 44.2% |
| South Lyon Community Schools | Oakland | 550 | 1049.7 | 47.1% |
| Traverse City Area Public Schools | Grand Traverse | 626 | 1049.2 | 46.5% |
| Rockford Public Schools | Kent | 535 | 1048.3 | 43.6% |
| Livonia Public Schools | Wayne | 856 | 1008.5 | 35.7% |
| Farmington Public Schools | Oakland | 657 | 1003.0 | 32.0% |
| Utica Community Schools | Macomb | 1,924 | 1001.7 | 37.0% |
| Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | Oakland | 839 | 988.1 | 33.6% |
| Chippewa Valley Schools | Macomb | 1,216 | 979.7 | 31.3% |
| Huron Valley Schools | Oakland | 546 | 972.4 | 29.1% |
| L'Anse Creuse Public Schools | Macomb | 639 | 961.4 | 29.3% |
| West Ottawa Public Schools | Ottawa | 502 | 951.4 | 26.7% |
| Grand Blanc Community Schools | Genesee | 556 | 943.2 | 21.8% |
| Grand Rapids Public Schools | Kent | 707 | 921.5 | 20.1% |
| Dearborn Public Schools | Wayne | 1,282 | 920.4 | 21.6% |
| Kentwood Public Schools | Kent | 673 | 912.8 | 20.4% |
| Port Huron Area Schools | St. Clair | 501 | 906.4 | 17.4% |
| Kalamazoo Public Schools | Kalamazoo | 845 | 901.3 | 19.4% |
| Warren Consolidated Schools | Macomb | 849 | 897.1 | 14.3% |
| Detroit Public Schools Community District | Wayne | 3,019 | 854.4 | 13.3% |
| Wayne-Westland Community Schools | Wayne | 658 | 824.8 | 7.4% |
| Berrien Springs Public Schools | Berrien | 732 | 821.4 | 5.1% |
| Lansing School District | Ingham | 691 | 820.1 | 7.8% |
Source: MI School Data, College Readiness, 2025-26.
Detroit tested the most students (3,019) and averaged 854.4. Grand Rapids Public Schools averaged 921.5 overall, but its City High Middle School ranked 6th in the state at 1179.7.
Reading these numbers
- These are 11th graders' scores from the state's school-day test, not seniors' best scores or superscores. Students can retake the SAT on their own.
- The SAT is Michigan's state test for 11th graders, so school averages cover the grade, not just students who chose to test, as in states where the SAT is optional.
- "Met both benchmarks" means at least 480 in reading and writing and 530 in math, College Board's college-readiness marks.
What this means for you
- Michigan's own aid doesn't use test scores. The Michigan Achievement Scholarship is based on the FAFSA, and the Michigan Assured Admission Pact admits on a 3.0 GPA.
- Selective universities still look at scores. Enrolled U-M first-years scored 680-780 in SAT math and 690-750 in reading and writing (middle 50%, fall 2025); see U-M admissions for Michigan residents.
- Compare your school against 945 and its benchmark rate, not just the top of the list.