TRAVERSE CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Traverse City High School is a public high school that is part of the Traverse City Area Public Schools school district, located in TRAVERSE CITY, MI with about 206 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 8 teachers, Traverse City High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Traverse City High School (TCHS) is an alternative educational institution located in Traverse City, Michigan, operating under the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) district. Unlike traditional comprehensive high schools, TCHS is specifically designed to provide a flexible, supportive, and personalized learning environment for students who may struggle in a conventional classroom setting or who require a different path to earn their high school diploma. The school focuses on building strong relationships between students and staff, offering a smaller community atmosphere that fosters academic recovery and social-emotional growth.
The curriculum at Traverse City High School is structured to help students meet state graduation requirements while accommodating individual pacing and unique learning styles. By utilizing a variety of instructional methods and maintaining a focus on post-secondary preparation—whether that involves college, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce—the school aims to re-engage students and help them overcome barriers to success. As part of the larger TCAPS system, TCHS remains committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for future challenges within an inclusive and encouraging environment.
For more information, contact Traverse City High School at (231) 933-5860 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-9164
(231) 933-5860
http://TCAPS.net
TRAVERSE CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in TRAVERSE CITY, MI with about 206 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Traverse City Area Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 206
- Teachers:
- 8.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 206 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TRAVERSE CITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 79.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 7.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.