Michigan’s Most Expensive Private High School is Nearly Double U of M’s Tuition

Personally, I can't imagine paying for high school. Having attended public school my entire life, and my parents working as educators in said public school, forking out money for a diploma is far beyond my ability to grasp. That's why, when I saw the annual tuition for Michigan's most expensive private school, I nearly fell out of my reasonably priced chair.

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Don't get me wrong, I do appreciate the advantages offered by a private high school education and the lifelong connections that are cemented, which can later evolve into networking and job opportunities. However, considering that some of Michigan's private high schools cost double what Michigan State University students pay, I'm less certain the experience merits the bank-draining annual tuition.

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Thanks to Private School Review, which compiled the list, we now know which of Michigan's 130 private high schools is the most expensive, and it's a huge number.

The Cheapest Private School in Michigan

On the opposite side of "let's drain your checking account because your precious little angel deserves the best," there's Michigan's most affordable private high school.

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Nestled in Osseo, Michigan, you'll find a small but mighty private school called Bird Lake Christian Academy, where they say they are "Training today's youth to be tomorrow's leaders."

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A year's tuition for a single child is $1,250, and discounts are available if you are sending more than one child.

The Most Expensive High School in Michigan

So, which is Michigan's most expensive private high school? That would go to the Interlochen Center for the Arts. How much for a year's tuition? Hold on to your bank slip, and scroll on, because this is going to get pricey. Here are the 11 most expensive private high schools in the Mitten State.