Serving 351 students in grades 9-12, Tawas Area High School ranks in the top 50% 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Tawas Area High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Tawas City, MI, covering an area of approximately 949.2 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 64 miles at the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tawas Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tawas Area High School's student population of 351 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
351 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tawas Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tawas Area High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1065 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
89%
63%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tawas Area High School's ranking?
Tawas Area High School is ranked #1065 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Tawas Area High School often compared to?
Tawas Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oscoda Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tawas Area High School?
The graduation rate of Tawas Area High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Tawas Area High School?
351 students attend Tawas Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Tawas Area High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tawas Area High School?
Tawas Area High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tawas Area High School offer ?
Tawas Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tawas Area High School part of?
Tawas Area High School is part of Tawas Area Schools.
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