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Petoskey High School vs. Harbor Springs High School

Should I attend Petoskey High School or Harbor Springs High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Petoskey High School
1500 Hill St
Petoskey, MI 49770
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Harbor Springs High School
500 N Spring St
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 959 students in grades 9-12, Petoskey High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 243 students in grades 9-12, Harbor Springs 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
959 students
243 students
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% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
56% | 44%
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
18 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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Test Scores

#285 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
#567 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
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52%
(Top 20% in MI)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Petoskey 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.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harbor Springs 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.
69%
(Top 10% in MI)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Petoskey 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.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harbor Springs 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.
95%
(Top 20% in MI)
≥95%
(Top 5% in MI)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
252
62
Grade 10 Students
243
40
Grade 11 Students
211
72
Grade 12 Students
253
69

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
5%
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
2%
2%
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% Black
n/a
n/a
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% White
87%
87%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
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0.24
0.24
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
18%
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This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harbor Springs 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
4%
2%
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This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harbor Springs High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
 
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