Traverse City Area Public Schools

Traverse City Area Public Schools is a fully operational, traditional public school district headquartered at 1009 S Oak St in Traverse City, Michigan. Set within a small suburban landscape in the greater Traverse City metropolitan area, the district serves as a central pillar of local education, overseeing 16 active schools that deliver a continuous learning journey from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Designed to foster academic growth and community connection, the district offers robust learning programs across all primary and secondary grade levels and maintains an accessible resource hub for families, students, and researchers online at www.TCAPS.net and by phone at (231) 933-1700.

Reflecting data from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district educates a vibrant student body of 8,584 enrolled learners, comprising 4,414 male and 4,170 female students. To effectively guide and support its student population, Traverse City Area Public Schools operates with a substantial workforce totaling approximately 2,173 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This comprehensive team includes nearly 901 FTE teaching professionals, over 101 FTE instructional aides, and more than 1,170 FTE support personnel dedicated to district operations, student services, and administrative excellence.