Michigan’s rich history of athletic legends who first began on the state’s numerous courts, fields, rinks and tracks shaped the state into what it is today as one of the best in the country for any number of sports.
College and professional sports may steal the spotlight but there’s no denying just how important the high school sporting scene is to the state. Legends like Magic Johnson, Jerome Bettis, Gail Goestenkors and John Smoltz first earned their status as local legends before becoming nationally known.
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They set the stage in the past and set the path for today’s modern athlete to follow in their footsteps. So, which high schools in Michigan are considered the best for athletes today?
According to a study conducted by Niche, which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents—accounting for “reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school”—and data from the U.S. Department of Education, these are the top 25.
25. Northville High School
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Total number of sports: 32
24. Chelsea High School (Chelsea)
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Total number of sports: 27
23. East Kenwood High School (Grand Rapids)
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Total number of sports: 41
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22. Hartland High School
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Total number of sports: 23
21. Brighton High School
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Total number of sports: 25
20. Grosse Pointe South High School
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Total number of sports: 34
19. St. Francis High School (Traverse City)
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Total number of sports: 33
18. Catholic Central High School (Grand Rapids)
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Total number of sports: 28
17. Powers Catholic High School (Flint)
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Total number of sports: 26
16. St. Mary Catholic Central High School (Monroe)
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Total number of sports: 23
15. Marian High School (Bloomfield Hills)
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Total number of sports: 18
14. Lumen Christi Catholic School (Jackson)
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Total number of sports: 24
13. Zeeland West High School (Zeeland)
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Total number of sports: 27
12. Hudsonville High School (Hudsonville)
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Total number of sports: 28
11. Detroit Country Day School (Beverly Hills)
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Total number of sports: 34
10. Rochester Adams High School (Rochester Hills)
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Total number of sports: 26
9. St. Mary’s Preparatory School (Orchard Lake)
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Total number of sports: 16
8. Mercy High School (Farmington Hills)
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Total number of sports: 22
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7. West Catholic High School (Grand Rapids)
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Total number of sports: 32
6. De La Salle Collegiate (Warren)
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Total number of sports: 13
5. East Grand Rapids High School (Grand Rapids)
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Total number of sports: 34
4. Brother Rice High School (Bloomfield Hills)
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Total number of sports: 14
3. Rockford High School (Rockford)
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Total number of sports: 28
2. Saline High School (Saline)
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Total number of sports: 35
1. Detroit Catholic Central High School (Novi)
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Total number of sports: 18
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: See which Michigan high schools are best for athletes today