Serving 58 students in grades 9-12, Traverse City College Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
12%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
67%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Traverse City College Preparatory Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Traverse City College Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Traverse City College Preparatory Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Traverse City College Preparatory Academy?
58 students attend Traverse City College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Traverse City College Preparatory Academy students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Traverse City College Preparatory Academy?
Traverse City College Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Traverse City College Preparatory Academy offer ?
Traverse City College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Traverse City College Preparatory Academy part of?
Traverse City College Preparatory Academy is part of Traverse City College Preparatory Academy School District.
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