Tawas Area High School

Tawas Area High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
255 W M 55,  Tawas City, MI
Tawas Area Schools
3.8
2.8
348 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. John Klinger
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
27
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
41.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
389:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
88.2%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Black
1.2%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Saginaw Valley State University 134 Students
Central Michigan University 107 Students
Ferris State University 101 Students
Michigan State University 98 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 90 Students
Grand Valley State University 65 Students
Delta College - Michigan 45 Students
Alpena Community College 44 Students
Wayne State University 40 Students
Northern Michigan University 36 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 23 Students
Nursing 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 22 Students
Psychology 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Biology 14 Students
Music Teacher Education 14 Students
Criminology 11 Students
Pre-Law Studies 11 Students
Criminal Justice and Corrections 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 76 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/21/2024
I think that the overall experience is positive however there can always be improvement. Such as programs for new students in minorities to help them acclimate to the school in the community. I think that our arts program could be expanded to include a more comprehensive theater department, and they should look at not putting advanced placement classes in conflict with the arts.
4.0 Senior
12/1/2023
I've been attending This school for four years; i'm currently a senior in high school. The sports are amazing along with some of the students and a good amount of the teachers
4.0 Senior
1/5/2022
Had a good highschool experience, only small details that I did not enjoy. Would recommend tawas to anyone, it was very beneficial to preparing us for college. The staff is great and connect with their students.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 4 Reviews
1.0 other
3/4/2025
School is a on a huge power trip towards its students and unpleasant towards kids of needs.Remove the school board!
1.0 parent
2/22/2017
Terrible principle, Rude staff, Bad college prep and can find child falling very quickly in grades if you do not keep up with it.
5.0 student
2/8/2015
I absolutely love Tawas schooling! They provide great education and have great athletics! Go Braves!!
4.0 parent
2/14/2011
Tawas school is so much better then Oscoda. They inforce their dress code and allow no bullying.

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Tawas Area High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Tawas City, MI and is served by the Tawas Area Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 348 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Tawas Area High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.31, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Iosco RESA Special Education, Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County, Tawas Area Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Tawas City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tawas Area High School.

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