Best High Schools in Traverse City, MI

Traverse City, MI has 14 high schools with 5,551 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Traverse City score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Traverse City don't meet expectations.

1. Central High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1387 Students

2. Elk Rapids High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students

3. West Senior High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1509 Students

4. The Greenspire School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

The Greenspire School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 120 Students

5. Kingsley Area High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kingsley Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 457 Students

6. Suttons Bay Senior High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Suttons Bay Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students

7. Forest Area High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students

8. Traverse City High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students

9. Life Skills Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Northwest Education Services • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students

10. The Greenspire High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

The Greenspire School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 125 Students

Best Middle Schools in Traverse City, MI

Traverse City, MI has 7 middle schools with 3,336 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Traverse City score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Traverse City meet expectations.

1. Kingsley Area Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kingsley Area Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 457 Students

2. Cherryland Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students

3. East Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 786 Students

4. West Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1081 Students

5. Forest Area Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 212 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Traverse City, MI

Traverse City, MI has 19 elementary schools with 5,623 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Traverse City score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Traverse City meet expectations.

1. Kingsley Area Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kingsley Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 571 Students

2. Central Grade School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 516 Students

3. Willow Hill Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students

4. Old Mission Peninsula School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Old Mission Peninsula School • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 163 Students

5. Tcaps Montessori School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 307 Students

6. Lake Ann Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 210 Students

7. Eastern Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students

8. Lakeland Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 Students

9. Courtade Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students

10. Westwoods Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Traverse City, MI

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Traverse City, MI has a total population of 72,843 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Traverse City, MI

15,491

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

42%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Traverse City, MI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

16.16 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.10 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.05 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Traverse City, MI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Traverse City, MI.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

995 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Traverse City, MI Internet Health Assessment.

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