Serving 348 students in grades 9-12, Tawas Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 348 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in MI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Tawas Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tawas Area High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Tawas Area High School is ranked #985 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Tawas Area High School often compared to?
Tawas Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oscoda Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tawas Area High School?
The graduation rate of Tawas Area High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Tawas Area High School?
348 students attend Tawas Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Tawas Area High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tawas Area High School?
Tawas Area High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tawas Area High School offer ?
Tawas Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tawas Area High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 348 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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