Serving 171 students in grades 9-12, Traverse City High School ranks in the top 30% 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 <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Traverse City High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Traverse City, MI, encompassing approximately 402.1 square miles and generally requiring a typical 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 20.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Traverse City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Traverse City High School's student population of 171 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
171 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Traverse City High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Traverse City High School is 0.34, 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
#772 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
6%
18%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-24%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)87.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Traverse City High School's ranking?
Traverse City High School is ranked #772 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Traverse City High School often compared to?
Traverse City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Kingsley Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Traverse City High School?
The graduation rate of Traverse City High School is 20-24%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Traverse City High School?
171 students attend Traverse City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Traverse City High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Traverse City High School?
Traverse City High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Traverse City High School offer ?
Traverse City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Traverse City High School part of?
Traverse City High School is part of Traverse City Area School District.
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