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Central High School

1150 MILLIKEN DR, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686 · (231) 933-6500 · Grand Traverse County
GRADES 08–12HIGH13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL1,326 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work

Enrollment
1,326
High
DISTRICT 960 · STATE 460
Student : Teacher
23.7:1
56 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.6:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
20%
269 students
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Grade 931324%
Grade 1031224%
Grade 1134526%
Grade 1235627%
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 56% · US 70%
White
1,19190%
DISTRICT 89% · STATE 63% · US 43%
Hispanic
413%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 9% · US 30%
Black
383%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 18% · US 15%
Asian
332%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 4% · US 6%
Native American
222%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 1% · US 1%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0% · US 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
69252%
Female
63448%

School pathway

Feeds from
Central Grade SchoolPK–07
Based on grade levels within Traverse City Area Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Central High School this school1,32620.3%N/A
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Matched among Michigan high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.

Where Central High School ranks

Among high schools
MeasureThis schoolIn MichiganIn Grand Traverse County
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,326#66 of 844#2 of 7
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
23.7:1#512 of 548N/A
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
19.1%#381 of 550N/A
Free and reduced lunch
ranked highest share first
20.3%#577 of 654N/A
Enrollment change since 2017-18
ranked steepest decline first
-3.8%#400 of 436N/A
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.

4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,326
-135 (-9%) vs 2020
-36% since 1990-91, when it was 2,077
Student : Teacher
23.7:1
was 24.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-251,3265623.7:120% (269)
2023-241,32457.822.9:127% (361)
2022-231,38756.324.6:129% (396)
2020-211,4616024.4:126% (373)
2017-181,37855.724.8:129% (402)
2015-161,4166521.8:122% (315)
2010-111,4836821.8:134% (497)
2000-011,3336121.9:19% (125)
1990-912,077N/AN/AN/A
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Central High School.

Since 2017-18: students down 4% (1,378 to 1,326); teachers up 1% (55.7 to 56).

About Central High School

Central High School, located in TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, is a high-enrollment high school. The school serves 1,326 students in grades 8 through 12 in 2024-25. For comparison, high schools in Michigan average about 460 students.

Traverse City Area Public Schools counts 16 schools and 8,546 students, including Central High School.

White students make up 90% of enrollment at Central High School. Next come 3% Hispanic, 3% Black, and 2% Asian. The White share in Grand Traverse County as a whole is similar, at about 92%. The school's diversity index is 19%, meaning two students picked at random have a 19% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.

Teachers at the school number 56 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 23.7:1. On average, high schools in Michigan have 21.6:1, compared with 23.7:1 here. The school's lunch program data list 20% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. For comparison, public schools in Grand Traverse County average 31%.

Among Grand Traverse County residents, the median household income is $81,647, 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Central High School is one of 32 public schools in the county.

Eastern Elementary School is the public school closest to Central High School, about 0.2 miles away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.

Central High School has an NCES locale of City: Small.

Over 4 years, Central High School's enrollment dropped 9%, to 1,326.

Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Central High School. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Grand Traverse County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
96,166
Census ACS
Median income
$81,647
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
32
12,069 students

Quick facts

School name
Central High School
District
Traverse City Area Public Schools
Address
1150 MILLIKEN DR, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686
Phone
(231) 933-6500
County
Grand Traverse County
Level
High
Grade range
08–12
Total enrollment
1,326
Teachers (FTE)
56
Student–teacher ratio
23.7:1
Free and reduced lunch
269 (20%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
263387006949
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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70 other US public schools in 32 states are named Central High. Central High School is the 20th largest of the 71.

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Frequently asked questions

About Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School enrolls approximately 1,326 students in grades 08-12.
What grades does Central High School serve?
Central High School serves grades 08-12.
How many teachers does Central High School have?
Central High School employs 56 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.7:1.
What is the student diversity at Central High School?
Student demographics at Central High School are roughly 90% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Black, 2% Asian.
What district is Central High School in?
Central High School is part of Traverse City Area Public Schools.
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