About

Northville Public Schools’ history, which has its origins in Northville High School, can be traced back to 1865. Only four years after the close of the Civil War, Northville High School — then Northville Union School — graduated its first student, Alice Beal. The lone graduate in the Class of 1869, Alice’s diploma was hand-printed on parchment by Asa Randolph, a Northville pioneer and village trustee. This number grew to nine graduates in 1910 when seven young women and two young men posed for the school’s first graduation picture. Today, the district currently serves more than 7,000 students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade, as well as our center-based special education program.

Northville is a suburban community in southeast Michigan. Located 31 miles west of Detroit and 18 miles northeast of Ann Arbor, the Northville of today is in the heart of the state’s educational, cultural, commercial and medical centers. The city’s downtown is rich in small-town atmosphere and history. The scenic landscape of the township has attracted considerable housing development and population growth over the past 35 years. 

In terms of outcomes, Northville students consistently score above national averages on ACT, SAT and Advanced Placement assessments. The district consistently graduates more than 96 percent of its senior class and its graduates are among the top scholarship earners in Michigan.

Academic Achievement