Serving 580 students in grades 8-12, Cheboygan Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cheboygan Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cheboygan Area High School's student population of 580 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cheboygan Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheboygan Area High School is 0.25, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1381 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheboygan Area High School's ranking?
Cheboygan Area High School is ranked #1381 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cheboygan Area High School?
The graduation rate of Cheboygan Area High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Cheboygan Area High School?
580 students attend Cheboygan Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Cheboygan Area High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheboygan Area High School?
Cheboygan Area High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cheboygan Area High School offer ?
Cheboygan Area High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cheboygan Area High School part of?
Cheboygan Area High School is part of Cheboygan Area Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 3/24/2020
Overall, great school. Most of the teachers are amazing, some are not but the majority of them are. Not much homework and get a lot of free time.
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