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Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg ranks 137 th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

137^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 83% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Gaylord High School Voc Bldg in Gaylord, MI, serves 907 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Gaylord Community Schools district, making it the largest high school in its immediate area—more than double the size of its nearest comparable school.

This school has a strong track record of academic success, earning 4-star ratings in 9 of the past 10 years and currently ranking in the 83rd percentile statewide (137th out of 800 Michigan high schools). The most recent test scores show students significantly outperforming state averages across nearly every subject—particularly in 9th grade, where students exceed state proficiency rates by 14 points in English Language Arts and nearly 16 points in math. The school also excels in supporting students from economically diverse backgrounds, with low-income students ranking in the 83rd percentile statewide. One of the school's most impressive achievements is its graduation rate, which has climbed from 74.1% to 90.1% over the past five years—now exceeding the state average by 6 points. Chronic absenteeism (23.5%) is also better than the state average (27.9%).

Compared to nearby schools, Gaylord achieves comparable or better outcomes while spending significantly less per student. For instance, Boyne City High School spends about $4,000 more per student yet Gaylord holds a slight edge in overall ranking. Gaylord also serves a more economically diverse population (42% free/reduced lunch) than Boyne City (22%) while achieving similar results. The school operates efficiently with a higher student-teacher ratio (21.2:1) than its smaller neighbors, though this may contribute to an area of concern: special education students currently rank in only the 43rd percentile, a notable decline from past years. While the school's name suggests a vocational focus, its strong college-preparatory outcomes indicate successful integration of career and technical education with traditional academics.

907

Students ?

21.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,523

Per pupil spending ?

42%

Free/discounted lunch ?

90 Livingston Blvd
Gaylord, MI 49735-9387

(989) 731-0969

District: Gaylord Community Schools

Feeder schools for Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg:

Elementary:	North Ohio Elementary School
	South Maple Elementary School
Middle:	Gaylord Intermediate School
	Gaylord Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Hispanic:

1.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 80th percentile in 2016 → 83rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (53% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Michigan high schools

✓90% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg53%

Michigan avg43%

137^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

See the entire ranking list of Michigan High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	76.2	137 of 800	82.9%	★★★★☆
2025	55.9	315 of 739	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	79.3	124 of 743	83.3%	★★★★☆
2023	79.7	123 of 735	83.3%	★★★★☆
2022	71.0	155 of 531	70.8%	★★★★☆
2021	75.9	99 of 561	82.4%	★★★★☆
2019	80.5	116 of 666	82.6%	★★★★☆
2018	85.9	89 of 824	89.2%	★★★★☆
2017	71.2	193 of 835	76.9%	★★★★☆
2016	76.3	167 of 852	80.4%	★★★★☆
2015	92.0	42 of 832	95.0%	★★★★★
2014	80.9	121 of 799	84.9%	★★★★☆
2013	79.3	137 of 805	83.0%	★★★★☆
2012	77.2	153 of 773	80.2%	★★★★☆
2011	76.0	193 of 784	75.4%	★★★★☆
2010	75.5	191 of 765	75.0%	★★★★☆
2009	74.1	212 of 754	71.9%	★★★★☆
2008	71.4	257 of 750	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	73.2	208 of 767	72.9%	★★★★☆
2006	63.0	309 of 705	56.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	73.1	131 of 686	80.9%	★★★★☆
2025	52.9	285 of 629	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	78.2	104 of 619	83.2%	★★★★☆
2023	72.5	125 of 611	79.5%	★★★★☆
2022	64.4	158 of 416	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	78.2	73 of 462	84.2%	★★★★☆
2019	69.1	148 of 554	73.3%	★★★★☆
2018	83.9	85 of 710	88.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	71.8	124 of 719	82.8%	★★★★☆
2025	45.1	341 of 635	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	86.2	54 of 654	91.7%	★★★★★
2023	78.1	91 of 614	85.2%	★★★★☆
2022	74.6	93 of 369	74.8%	★★★★☆
2021	62.6	128 of 417	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.5	130 of 532	75.6%	★★★★☆
2018	86.0	62 of 755	91.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	70.5	152 of 693	78.1%	★★★★☆
2025	48.2	318 of 628	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	73.1	142 of 633	77.6%	★★★★☆
2023	79.6	106 of 611	82.7%	★★★★☆
2022	68.1	143 of 440	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.9	94 of 472	80.1%	★★★★☆
2019	84.4	67 of 543	87.7%	★★★★☆
2018	82.4	96 of 707	86.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	38.2	125 of 220	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	64.3	56 of 315	82.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	68.8	151 of 671	77.5%	★★★★☆
2025	47.0	324 of 639	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	73.2	131 of 638	79.5%	★★★★☆
2023	70.8	158 of 647	75.6%	★★★★☆
2022	62.7	189 of 492	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.6	106 of 516	79.5%	★★★★☆
2019	75.8	121 of 582	79.2%	★★★★☆
2018	81.7	102 of 708	85.6%	★★★★☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)83rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)81st percentile~ school

Male (2026)78th percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)77th percentile-5 vs school

Special Education (2026)43rd percentile-40 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts69%+10 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing63%+11 vs state

Social Studies56%+13 vs state

Science44%+9 vs state

Mathematics44%+11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th 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
Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg	Public	9-12	90 Livingston Blvd	Gaylord	49735	Otsego County	Gaylord Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 731-0969	907	43	21.2	42.0%	841 (92.7%)	5 (0.6%)	17 (1.9%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.9%)	76.2	137^th of 800 public high schools	82.9%		55.9	315^th of 739 public high schools	57.4%	178		74.2	63.8		49.2	37.9	62.7	33.7						44.1		56.5	$13,523	$932	$12,592
JohannesburgLewiston High School	Public	9-12	10854 M 32 E	Johannesburg	49751	Otsego County	Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 731-4420	205	14	14.3	55.1%	191 (93.2%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	56.5	296^th of 800 public high schools	63.0%		48.5	379^th of 739 public high schools	48.7%	83		59.1	40.5		40.9	14.3	65.2	21.7						45.7		50.0	$18,202	$1,310	$16,892
Wolverine MiddleHigh School	Public	6-12	13131 Brook St	Wolverine	49799	Cheboygan County	Wolverine Community School District	No	No	No	No	(231) 525-8201	126	9	14.0	67.5%	102 (81.0%)	1 (0.8%)	5 (4.0%)	2 (1.6%)	4 (3.2%)	1 (0.8%)	11 (8.7%)	32.2	528^th of 800 public high schools	34.0%		26	530^th of 739 public high schools	28.3%	2	66.7	38.5	23.5	26.7	26.9	367.1	42.1	431.6	18.8	33.3	18.8	50.0	26.7	31.6	46.7	36.8	$15,434	$1,211	$14,223
Boyne City High School	Public	8-12	1035 Boyne Ave	Boyne City	49712	Charlevoix County	Boyne City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 439-8100	383	26	14.7	22.2%	350 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.2%)	74	151^st of 800 public high schools	81.1%		82.3	94^th of 739 public high schools	87.3%	57		67.0	80.9		30.0	31.9	72.0	29.3						58.7		70.7	$17,616	$790	$16,826

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg

What district is Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg in?

Gaylord Community Schools

What schools feed into Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg?

Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Ohio Elementary School
Elementary : South Maple Elementary School
Middle : Gaylord Intermediate School
Middle : Gaylord Middle School

Is Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg a good school?

Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg ranks 137^th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg?

Students at Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg?

In the 2024-25 school year, 907 students attended Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg.

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2025–26 M-Step, PSAT & SAT test scoresSep 4, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataJun 13, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 attendance dataJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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