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#423 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 13% in state

Petoskey High School

High School · Public Schools of Petoskey · Petoskey, MI

A high school in Petoskey, MI where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1500 HILL ST, Petoskey, MI 49770

  • Math 52% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 69% proficient (2021)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency61% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation21%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$14,822
Chronic Absenteeism33.1%

Students at Petoskey High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency69%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 61% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
34%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

32.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Petoskey High School 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average685/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Petoskey), 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

$80,431

Median home value

$309,900

Median rent

$1,077/mo

College educated

47%

Homeownership

70.8%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49770; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
21% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
13 boys'·10 girls'·42 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Michael AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated8–120.7 mi29Compare →
Charem Alternative SchoolsEnrollment path unverified7.99–120.9 mi30Compare →
Concord Academy PetoskeyCharter · enrollment unverified6.7K–121.1 mi144Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

Public Schools of Petoskey

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$14,822NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Petoskey High School is listed in Public Schools of Petoskey; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Petoskey High School

Petoskey High School is a public high school in Petoskey, MI, part of Public Schools of Petoskey, serving approximately 861 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #423 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Petoskey High School

What grades does Petoskey High School serve?

Petoskey High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Petoskey High School?

Petoskey High School has an enrollment of approximately 861 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Petoskey High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Petoskey High School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Petoskey High School rank in MI?

Petoskey High School ranks #423 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Petoskey High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Petoskey High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Petoskey High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Petoskey High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Petoskey High School a charter school?

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

Is Petoskey High School a Title I school?

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

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

32.1% of students at Petoskey 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
861
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Emmet County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.1%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 49770)
17,813
Area average commute
17.8 min
Area median age
45.5
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 49770; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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