Traverse City High School vs. Central High School
Should I attend Traverse City High School or Central 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
Top Rankings
Traverse City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 156 students in grades 9-12, Traverse City High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 1,449 students in grades 8-12, Central 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 72% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
156 students
1,449 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2208 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#244 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
72%
Graduation Rate
20-24%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
1
348
Grade 10 Students
22
367
Grade 11 Students
39
345
Grade 12 Students
94
389
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
9%
4%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
76%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%