High school sports are a serious business for young athletes in Michigan.

One of the best things about fall is catching a high school football game. Whether you are a student, parent, or just a fan of the game, there is just something different about Friday night at the local high school football field.

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We definitely take high school sports seriously in Michigan. From the "typical" sports like football and basketball to others including lacrosse, swimming/diving, golf, bowling, and even esports teams, the support for high school sports is unparalleled here in the Mitten. If you are looking to catch a game at some of the top sports high schools in Michigan, check out the list below.

What are the Top 25 High Schools for Sports in Michigan?

According to stacker.com and niche.com, these are the top 25 Michigan high schools for sports based on factors such as enrollment, championships, number of sports, and more.

  • #25 - Northern High School
    • Grand Rapids, MI
    • Public
  • #24 - Marquette Senior High School
    • Marquette, MI
    • Public
  • #23 - Lakeshore High Schoo
    • Stevensville, MI
    • Public
  • #22 - Grosse Pointe South High School
    • Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
    • Public
  • #21 - Lake Orion High School
    • Lake Orion, MI
    • Public
  • #20 - East Lansing High School
    • East Lansing, MI
    • Public
  • #19 - Lumen Christi Catholic School
    • Jackson, MI
    • Private
  • #18 - Clarkston High School
    • Clarkston, MI
    • Public
  • #17 - Marian High School
    • Bloomfield Hills, MI
    • Private, All-Girls
  • #16 - St. Mary Catholic Central High School
    • Monroe, MI
    • Private
  • #15 - Hudsonville High School
    • Hudsonville, MI
    • Public
  • #14 - East Grand Rapids High School
    • Grand Rapids, MI
    • Public
  • #13 - St. Francis High School
    • Traverse City, MI
    • Private
  • #12 - Powers Catholic High School
    • Flint, MI
    • Private
  • #11 - Grand Rapids Christian High School
    • Grand Rapids, MI
    • Private
  • #10 - West Catholic High School
    • Grand Rapids, MI
    • Private
  • #9 - Chelsea High School
    • Chelsea, MI
    • Public
  • #8 - Central High School
    • Grand Rapids, MI
    • Public
  • #7 - Catholic Central High School
    • Grand Rapids, MI
    • Private
  • #6 - East Kentwood High School
    • Grand Rapids, MI
    • Public
  • #5 - Rockford High School
    • Rockford, MI
    • Public
  • #4 - De La Salle Collegiate
    • Warren, MI
    • Private, All-Boys
  • #3 - Detroit Catholic Central High School
    • Novi, MI
    • Private, All-Boys
  • #2 - Brother Rice High School
    • Bloomfield Hills, MI
    • Private, All-Boys
  • #1 - Saline High School
    • Saline, MI
    • Public

Source: Stacker.com and niche.com

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