Cheboygan Area Schools School District
School District · Cheboygan, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
1,475
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
1,475
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#175 of 535
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,305
$290 vs Michigan median
District size
1,475 students
Typical than Michigan median
The short answer
Cheboygan Area Schools ranks #175 of 535 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Cheboygan Area Schools's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cheboygan Area High School (8.3/10), Cheboygan Middle School (7.4/10), and Cheboygan Intermediate School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Cheboygan Area Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheboygan Area High School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Cheboygan Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Cheboygan Intermediate School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Inverness Academy | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | East Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cheboygan Area Schools
Cheboygan Area Schools is a Cheboygan, Michigan school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,475 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1. District-level spending was $14,305 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Cheboygan Area Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cheboygan Area High School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Cheboygan Area Schools students show an average math proficiency of 33.2% and ELA proficiency of 49.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Cheboygan Area Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cheboygan Area Schools with test data.
Schools in Cheboygan Area Schools
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
High Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Cheboygan
- Total Enrollment
- 1,475
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- District spending per student
- $14,305NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cheboygan Area Schools?
Cheboygan Area Schools has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cheboygan Area Schools?
The average composite rating for Cheboygan Area Schools is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Cheboygan Area Schools?
Cheboygan Area Schools's district-level spending was $14,305 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cheboygan Area Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cheboygan Area Schools is 16.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cheboygan Area Schools?
Cheboygan Area High School is the highest-rated school in Cheboygan Area Schools with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Cheboygan Area Schools?
Across schools in Cheboygan Area Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cheboygan Area Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Cheboygan Area Schools has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.8%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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