Tecumseh High School

tps.k12.mi.us

800 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tecumseh High School, located in Tecumseh, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Tecumseh Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with personal growth, preparing students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce. By offering a diverse curriculum, the school aims to challenge its student body while providing the necessary support systems to ensure every learner can meet their full potential.

Beyond its academic offerings, Tecumseh High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. These opportunities are designed to build character, leadership, and a sense of community among the student body. As a central pillar of the Tecumseh area, the school works to maintain strong partnerships with families and the local community, striving to create a comprehensive educational experience that is both inclusive and forward-thinking.

800

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tecumseh High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	706
Hispanic	62
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
706 (88.2 %)
Hispanic
62 (7.7 %)
Two or More
21 (2.6 %)
Black
5 (0.6 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tecumseh Public Schools
Phone:	(517)423-6008
Website:	http://tps.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	800
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 228

Grade 10 202

Grade 11 177

Grade 12 193