Top Rankings
Tawas Area Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,124 students in Tawas Area Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Tawas Area Schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
1,124 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tawas Area Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#338 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.9%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
18%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% White
89%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,087 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,135 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$16 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,087
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,135
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Tawas Area Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clara B Bolen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 S Plank Rd
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2200
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2200
Gr: PK-4 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Tawas Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 W M 55
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2100
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Tawas Area Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 W M 55
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2300
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2300
Gr: 5-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tawas Area Schools?
Tawas Area Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,124 students.
What is the rank of Tawas Area Schools?
Tawas Area Schools is ranked #369 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tawas Area Schools?
89% of Tawas Area Schools students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tawas Area Schools?
Tawas Area Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Tawas Area Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,135 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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