Tecumseh High School

760 Brown St
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 751 students in grades 9-12, Tecumseh High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 751 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tecumseh High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Tecumseh High School's student population of 751 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
751 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Tecumseh High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tecumseh High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#531 out of 2925 schools
(Top 20%)
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35-39%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tecumseh High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70-74%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tecumseh High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
n/a
18%
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White
90%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
This chart display the diversity score of Tecumseh High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Tecumseh High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tecumseh High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tecumseh High School's ranking?
Tecumseh High School is ranked #531 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Tecumseh High School often compared to?
Tecumseh High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adrian High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tecumseh High School?
The graduation rate of Tecumseh High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tecumseh High School?
751 students attend Tecumseh High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Tecumseh High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tecumseh High School?
Tecumseh High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tecumseh High School offer ?
Tecumseh High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tecumseh High School part of?
Tecumseh High School is part of Tecumseh Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

2   9/16/2009
The school is quite hypocritical. They honestly don't know how to pick their battles. They don't have real problems, so they make some up.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - olivi

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 751 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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