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Cheboygan Intermediate School

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Cheboygan Intermediate School ranks 514 th of 1492 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades 2-10

514^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Alternative Schools

Better than 66% of Michigan alternative schools

Summary

Cheboygan Intermediate School, part of the Cheboygan Area Schools district, serves 537 students in grades 2 through 10 in the lakeside community of Cheboygan, MI, where about 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

For parents, the most encouraging news is that Cheboygan Intermediate is outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and math in most grade levels, despite serving a student body with significant economic need. For example, 4th-grade reading proficiency sits at 52.9% compared to the state's 41.3%, and 3rd-grade math proficiency is 52.7% versus the state's 42.9%. The school also stands out when compared to its smaller neighbors. While Alanson Public School and Mackinaw City K12 School are K-12 buildings with fewer than 250 students each, Cheboygan Intermediate's larger, centralized structure appears to be an advantage in core academics. Its 4th-grade reading proficiency is more than double Alanson's (21.4%) and higher than Mackinaw City's (42.9%). The school also has a dramatically lower chronic absenteeism rate (11.6%) compared to Alanson (19.6%), Mackinaw City (18.4%), and Mackinac Island School (25.3%), which is a strong sign of student engagement.

There are a few areas to watch. Math proficiency dips noticeably in upper elementary, falling from 52.7% in 3rd grade to just 34.9% by 6th grade, suggesting a need for extra support as students advance. Additionally, 5th-grade social studies scores (23.9%) trail the state average (27.5%). On the positive side, the school has shown remarkable improvement in attendance, cutting its chronic absenteeism rate from a high of 32.7% in 2021-2022 to 11.6% today. The school also operates with notable efficiency, spending $15,133 per student—far less than Mackinaw City's $25,176 or Mackinac Island's $42,942—while still achieving stronger results in key subjects. This points to a school that is making smart use of its resources to support student success.

537

Students ?

16.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,133

Per pupil spending ?

70%

Free/discounted lunch ?

905 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721-1858

(231) 627-7103

District: Cheboygan Area Schools

Students who attend Cheboygan Intermediate School usually attend:

High:

Cheboygan Area High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.7%

Two or more races:

12.8%

Hispanic:

2.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 46th percentile in 2017 → 66th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (43% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 20 percentile points since 2017

✓Above the Michigan median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg43%

Michigan avg37%

514^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 34%▲ up 29 pts since 2016

From bottom 37% (2016) to top 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	63.0	514 of 1492	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	71.8	386 of 1488	74.1%	★★★★☆
2024	67.0	456 of 1486	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.8	526 of 1470	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.1	569 of 1344	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.9	677 of 1153	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.0	929 of 1408	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.5	802 of 1448	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	28.7	1041 of 1466	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	38.2	981 of 1548	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	37.3	1045 of 1580	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	50.9	820 of 1533	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	65.0	538 of 1563	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	49.9	839 of 1566	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	58.7	812 of 1552	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	60.9	824 of 1552	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	66.9	613 of 1589	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	71.2	457 of 1577	71.0%	★★★★☆
2007	71.3	408 of 1565	73.9%	★★★★☆
2006	48.6	1006 of 1545	34.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	59.3	486 of 1343	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	70.1	333 of 1338	75.1%	★★★★☆
2024	68.1	343 of 1342	74.4%	★★★★☆
2023	63.4	408 of 1321	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.4	558 of 1106	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.0	617 of 902	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.4	751 of 1171	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.3	659 of 1443	54.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	70.8	284 of 1352	79.0%	★★★★☆
2025	79.4	169 of 1346	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	75.6	222 of 1381	83.9%	★★★★☆
2023	68.6	309 of 1350	77.1%	★★★★☆
2022	70.2	225 of 1099	79.5%	★★★★☆
2021	51.0	332 of 749	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.7	693 of 1134	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.7	641 of 1397	54.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	57.3	549 of 1372	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.8	448 of 1366	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.4	551 of 1347	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.5	542 of 1334	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.2	478 of 1139	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	34.2	618 of 915	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	25.7	917 of 1196	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	42.3	867 of 1446	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	39.6	67 of 104	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.2	40 of 93	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.0	16 of 78	79.5%	★★★★☆
2023	79.6	14 of 81	82.7%	★★★★☆
2018	53.1	32 of 81	60.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	34.9	272 of 403	32.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	53.2	538 of 1199	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.5	422 of 1206	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.9	532 of 1204	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.5	576 of 1198	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.0	558 of 1102	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.1	642 of 1005	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	20.2	956 of 1128	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.6	874 of 1253	30.2%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	57.8	366 of 838	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	41.3	444 of 821	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	51.3	417 of 894	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	55.2	389 of 919	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	65.3	290 of 921	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.8	299 of 919	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	53.6	428 of 900	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.5	319 of 858	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.3	402 of 851	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.3	310 of 847	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	66.1	329 of 839	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	66.9	305 of 823	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	61.1	379 of 806	53.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)79th percentile+13 vs school

Female (2026)64th percentile~ school

Male (2026)60th percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)55th percentile-10 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)36th percentile-30 vs school

Special Education (2018)33rd percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Science47%+7 vs state

English Language Arts47%+6 vs state

Math44%+7 vs state

Social Studies24%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)			PSAT Mathematics (2026)			SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)					M-Step Math (2026)					M-Step Science (2026)			M-Step Social Studies (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cheboygan Intermediate School	Public, Alternative	2-10	905 W Lincoln Ave	Cheboygan	49721	Cheboygan County	Cheboygan Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 627-7103	537	32	16.8	70.0%	444 (82.7%)	4 (0.7%)	14 (2.6%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (12.8%)								(n/a)									40.0	52.9	51.8	42.6		52.7	53.9	36.0	34.9		47.4			23.9			$15,133	$1,076	$14,057
COP Education Service District Programs	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6065 Learning Ln	Indian River	49749	Cheboygan County	Cheb-Otsego-Presque Isle Education Service District	No	No	No	No	(231) 238-9394	65	27	2.4	95.4%	64 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)
Mackinaw City K12 School	Public, Alternative	K-12	609 W Central Ave	Mackinaw City	49701	Cheboygan County	Mackinaw City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 436-8211	147	14	10.2	51.0%	125 (85.0%)	8 (5.4%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.5%)								(n/a)	459.2	61.5	502.5	58.3	30.8	75.0	519.3	514.3	41.7	42.9	58.8		66.7	41.7	28.6	35.3		41.7	52.9	58.3	50.0	17.7	75.0	71.4	$25,176	$401	$24,775
Mackinac Island School	Public, Alternative	K-12	340 Lakeshore Dr	Mackinac Island	49757	Mackinac County	Mackinac Island Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 847-3377	64	10	6.5	18.8%	45 (70.3%)	1 (1.6%)	3 (4.7%)	1 (1.6%)	7 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (10.9%)								(n/a)																									$42,942	$1,689	$41,253
Alanson Public School	Public, Magnet, Alternative	PK, KG-12	7400 North St	Alanson	49706	Emmet County	Alanson Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 548-2261	223	19	11.6	77.6%	182 (81.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.2%)								(n/a)	81.3	53.9	418.2	37.5	30.8	385.5	40.0	25.0	25.0	21.4	1465.3	1576.0	27.8	25.0	1372.5	1463.6	20.0	33.3	1482.5	62.5	50.0	1467.8	62.5	55.0	$17,781	$637	$17,144

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheboygan Intermediate School

What is the racial makeup of Cheboygan Intermediate School?

Students at Cheboygan Intermediate School are 83% White, 13% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Cheboygan Intermediate School in?

Cheboygan Area Schools

Is Cheboygan Intermediate School a good school?

Cheboygan Intermediate School ranks 514^th of 1492 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cheboygan Intermediate School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 537 students attended Cheboygan Intermediate School.

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