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Public high school · Boyne City Public Schools · Boyne City, Michigan

Boyne City High School

Boyne City High School rates 7.8, among the strongest high schools in Boyne City Public Schools, where the rated median is 6.7.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.8this school

7.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Boyne City Public Schools median is 6.7.

#452 of 3,198 schools in Michigan · Boyne City Public Schools: 2 high schools rated, median 6.7

The brief

A high school in Boyne City, MI serving grades 8th – 12th.

Students at Boyne City High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

It ranks 452 of 3,198 schools in Michigan and 1 of 4 in Boyne City Public Schools.

Math42%94 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Reading62%94 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 52% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).2021 EdFacts; 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.2
25% of the rating
Academics
7.7
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.2
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49712; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Boyne City High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$74,202
Median home value
$252,400
Median rent
$955/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
27
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
38
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
288/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Boyne City. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Boyne City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses
10.7% participation · state average 2.5 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
33.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Boyne City High Schoolthis school
    7.8
  2. 7.6Compare →
  3. Concord Academy Boyne1.7 mi · charter
    5.8Compare →
  4. 5.6Compare →
Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Boyne City High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Boyne City High School serve?

Boyne City High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Boyne City High School?

Boyne City High School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyne City High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Boyne City High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Boyne City High School rank in MI?

Boyne City High School ranks #452 of 3,198 schools in MI.

What is Boyne City High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Boyne City High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Boyne City High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Boyne City High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Boyne City High School a charter school?

No, Boyne City High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Boyne City High School a Title I school?

No, Boyne City High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boyne City High School?

33.1% of students at Boyne City High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
411
Student-teacher ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Town
County
Charlevoix County
4-year graduation
90–94%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 4
Schools in district
4
District spending per student
$15,569
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 49712)
8,177
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
49.8

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.