Serving 149 students in grades 9-12, Traverse City High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Traverse City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
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Traverse City High School's student population of 149 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 11, 2026
Traverse City High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Traverse City High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#772 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-24%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Traverse City High School's ranking?
Traverse City High School is ranked #772 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Traverse City High School often compared to?
Traverse City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Kingsley Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Traverse City High School?
The graduation rate of Traverse City High School is 20-24%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Traverse City High School?
149 students attend Traverse City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Traverse City High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Traverse City High School?
Traverse City High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Traverse City High School offer ?
Traverse City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Traverse City High School part of?
Traverse City High School is part of Traverse City Area Public Schools.
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