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#1222 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 38% in state
Tawas Area High School
High School · Tawas Area Schools · Tawas City, MI
A high school in Tawas City, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
255 WEST M 55, Tawas City, MI 48763
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tawas Area High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 45% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (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
46.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tawas Area 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,353/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tawas City), 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
$58,160
Median home value
$154,100
Median rent
$851/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48763; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco CountyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Iosco Resa Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tawas Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,159NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tawas Area High School is listed in Tawas Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tawas Area High School
Tawas Area High School is a public high school in Tawas City, MI, part of Tawas Area Schools, serving approximately 348 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,222 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tawas Area High School
What grades does Tawas Area High School serve?
Tawas Area High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Tawas Area High School?
Tawas Area High School has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tawas Area High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tawas Area High School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tawas Area High School rank in MI?
Tawas Area High School ranks #1,222 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Tawas Area High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tawas Area High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Tawas Area High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tawas Area High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Tawas Area High School a charter school?
No, Tawas Area High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tawas Area High School a Title I school?
No, Tawas Area High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tawas Area High School?
46.6% of students at Tawas Area 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
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Iosco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (989) 984-2100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 48763)
- 4,837
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 51.3
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 48763; 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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