Cheboygan Area Schools

7461 N Straits Hwy
Cheboygan, MI 49721-1537
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,468 students in Cheboygan Area Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Cheboygan Area Schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
1,468 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cheboygan Area Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#244 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
39%
35%
48%
45%
49%
38%
65%
81%
(2022-23)
22.1%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.57
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
83%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,187 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,452 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,187
$18,606
Spending / Student
$12,452
$17,784

Best Cheboygan Area Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cheboygan Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
905 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7103
Gr: 3-10 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Cheboygan Area High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7191
Gr: 8-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
440 Garfield Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5211
Gr: K-3 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Inverness Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7461 N Straits Hwy
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5613
Gr: 6-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cheboygan Area Schools?
Cheboygan Area Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,468 students.
What is the rank of Cheboygan Area Schools?
Cheboygan Area Schools is ranked #250 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheboygan Area Schools?
83% of Cheboygan Area Schools students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cheboygan Area Schools?
Cheboygan Area Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Cheboygan Area Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,452 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,468 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 65% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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