- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Traverse City, MI
Traverse City High School
Federal NCES profile for Traverse City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263387001230
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Traverse City High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Traverse City · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Traverse City High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Traverse City High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Traverse City, MI.
School address
District: Traverse City Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263387001230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Traverse City High School shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 8.7 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 263387001230 · Traverse City, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · 21.4:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: West Senior High (1,384 students)
Traverse City High School shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 8.7 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Traverse City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Senior Hi
West Senior High
1,384 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,326 students
- West Middle Sc
West Middle School
1,081 students
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
829 students
- Central Grade 510
Central Grade School
510 students
- This school 171
Traverse City High School
171 students
What this shows Traverse City High School reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Traverse City High School compares
Traverse City High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Traverse City High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Traverse City Area Public Schools reports $14,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Traverse City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Grade School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Traverse City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Traverse City
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~171 students)
Frequently asked questions about Traverse City High School
How many students attend Traverse City High School?
Traverse City High School has 171 students enrolled. It is a high school in Traverse City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Traverse City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Traverse City High School is 21.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Traverse City High School?
66.5% of students at Traverse City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Traverse City High School?
The largest demographic group at Traverse City High School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Traverse City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Traverse City High School?
Traverse City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Traverse City High School rank among high schools in Traverse City?
By Resource Investment Index, Traverse City High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Traverse City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Traverse City on the city page.
What other schools are in Traverse City Area Public Schools?
Besides Traverse City High School, Traverse City Area Public Schools also operates West Senior High (1,384 students), Central High School (1,326 students), and West Middle School (1,081 students). See the Traverse City Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.