For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,513 students in Cheboygan County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Cheboygan County, MI are Mackinaw City K12 School, Cop Esd Programs and Cheboygan Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheboygan County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Cheboygan County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Cheboygan County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cheboygan Area High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cheboygan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mackinaw City K12 School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
609 W Central Ave
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
(231) 436-8211
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
(231) 436-8211
Grades: K-12
| 136 students
Rank: #22.
Cop Esd Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6065 Learning Ln
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
Rank: #33.
Cheboygan Area High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7191
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7191
Grades: 8-12
| 580 students
Rank: #44.
Cheboygan Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
905 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7103
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7103
Grades: 4-12
| 197 students
Rank: #55.
Inland Lakes Secondary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4363 S Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Grades: 6-12
| 338 students
Rank: #66.
Inverness Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7461 N Straits Hwy
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5613
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5613
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
Rank: #77.
Wolverine Middlehigh School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13131 Brook St
Wolverine, MI 49799
(231) 525-8201
Wolverine, MI 49799
(231) 525-8201
Grades: 6-12
| 124 students
Cheboygan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2732 Orchard Beach Road
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 625-9212
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 625-9212
Grades: 3-5
| 214 students
6065 Learning Ln
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Cheboygan Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7461 N Straits Hwy
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5613
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5613
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
120 North C St
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 592-9912
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 592-9912
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Inland Lakes Alternative Education High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4363 South Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
4363 South Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
7461 N. Straits Highway
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-9771
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-9771
Grades: 4-5
| 294 students
512 Pine St
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-2362
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-2362
Grades: K-1
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cheboygan County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Cheboygan County, MI include Mackinaw City K12 School, Cop Esd Programs and Cheboygan Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cheboygan County?
7 public high schools are located in Cheboygan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheboygan County?
Cheboygan County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Cheboygan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cheboygan County include: Inland Lakes Secondary School vs. Wolverine Middlehigh School
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