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#2043 of 3,192 schools in MI
Inverness Academy
High School · Cheboygan Area Schools · Cheboygan, MI
A Cheboygan Area Schools high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 100, Cheboygan, MI 49721
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 50% proficient (2021)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Inverness Academy score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 20 points since 2018, reaching 30% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Inverness Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,114/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cheboygan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,840
Median home value
$170,000
Median rent
$753/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheboygan Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 4–12 | 4.4 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Cheboygan Area High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 8–12 | 4.5 mi | 580 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cheboygan Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,305NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Inverness Academy is listed in Cheboygan Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Inverness Academy
Inverness Academy is a public high school in Cheboygan, MI, part of Cheboygan Area Schools, serving approximately 67 students in grades 6th-12th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,043 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Inverness Academy
What grades does Inverness Academy serve?
Inverness Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Inverness Academy?
Inverness Academy has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inverness Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Inverness Academy is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Inverness Academy rank in MI?
Inverness Academy ranks #2,043 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Inverness Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Inverness Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Inverness Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Inverness Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Inverness Academy a charter school?
No, Inverness Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Inverness Academy a Title I school?
No, Inverness Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Inverness Academy?
83.6% of students at Inverness Academy 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 67
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cheboygan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.7%
- Phone
- (231) 627-5613
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49721)
- 13,937
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 51.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 49721; 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
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