Serving 473 students in grades 9-12, Tri County Senior 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tri County Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Howard City, MI, encompassing approximately 127.1 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive to the school of about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tri County Senior High School's student population of 473 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
473 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate, Encourage, Empower
School Rankings
Tri County Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri County Senior High School is 0.22, 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
#1723 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tri County Senior High School's ranking?
Tri County Senior High School is ranked #1723 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Tri County Senior High School often compared to?
Tri County Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenville Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tri County Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Tri County Senior High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Tri County Senior High School?
473 students attend Tri County Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Tri County Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tri County Senior High School?
Tri County Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tri County Senior High School offer ?
Tri County Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tri County Senior High School part of?
Tri County Senior High School is part of Tri County Area Schools.
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