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Traverse City Area Public Schools

Michigan · Public School District
16
Schools
8,689
Students
$16,930
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
37.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-14pp vs nat'l
94.0%
Graduation Rate
+7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Traverse City Area Public Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 8,689 students across 16 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,930 is above average for a US public school district. 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (16)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Middle School06–08786
West Middle School06–081,081
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central High School08–121,387
Traverse City High School09–12158
West Senior High09–121,509
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,930+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
49%
State
40.7%
Local (property tax)
48.6%
Federal
10.7%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (49%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
8,689
Students
38%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.0%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.0% graduation rate — 7.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $16,930 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Traverse City Area Public Schools?
Traverse City Area Public Schools has 16 public schools, serving a total of 8,689 students.
What is the graduation rate for Traverse City Area Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Traverse City Area Public Schools spend per student?
Traverse City Area Public Schools spends $16,930 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Traverse City Area Public Schools?
38% of students in Traverse City Area Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Traverse City Area Public Schools?
No, Traverse City Area Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Traverse City Area Public Schools serve?
Traverse City Area Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Traverse City Area Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Traverse City Area Public Schools is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.