Serving 548 students in grades 8-12, Cheboygan Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cheboygan Area High School's attendance zone covers the entire district, serving an area of approximately 341 square miles in Cheboygan, MI. Most students typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 17.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cheboygan Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cheboygan Area High School's student population of 548 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cheboygan Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheboygan Area High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1381 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheboygan Area High School's ranking?
Cheboygan Area High School is ranked #1381 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cheboygan Area High School?
The graduation rate of Cheboygan Area High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Cheboygan Area High School?
548 students attend Cheboygan Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Cheboygan Area High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cheboygan Area High School?
Cheboygan Area High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cheboygan Area High School offer ?
Cheboygan Area High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cheboygan Area High School part of?
Cheboygan Area High School is part of Cheboygan Area Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Overall, great school. Most of the teachers are amazing, some are not but the majority of them are. Not much homework and get a lot of free time.
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