Tawas Area High School

www.tawas.net

351 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tawas Area High School, located in Tawas City, Michigan, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Tawas Area School District. Situated along the shores of Lake Huron, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a commitment to academic achievement, extracurricular engagement, and student character development. The institution offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and career paths, fostering an environment that encourages local pride and personal growth.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Tawas Area High School is known for its active athletic programs and student organizations, which play a significant role in the school's culture. By utilizing its official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and community members regarding district policies, upcoming events, and educational resources. As a pillar of the Tawas City area, the school strives to provide a supportive learning environment that equips students with the necessary tools to succeed in a modern, evolving workforce.

351

Total Students

16.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tawas Area High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	12
Black	3
Asian	7
Two or More	18

White
311 (88.6%)
Two or More
18 (5.1%)
Hispanic
12 (3.4%)
Asian
7 (2.0%)
Black
3 (0.9%)

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:	Tawas Area Schools
Phone:	(989)984-2100
Website:	http://www.tawas.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 92

Grade 10 91

Grade 11 76

Grade 12 92