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Petoskey High School

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

77^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 90% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Petoskey High School is a large, highly-rated public high school in Petoskey, MI, serving 862 students in grades 9-12 and ranking in the top 10% of Michigan high schools. Part of the 5-star Public Schools of Petoskey district, this school stands out for its exceptional academic results, particularly in mathematics, where 45.8% of 11th graders are proficient on the SAT compared to the state average of 26.5%. This math strength extends to younger grades as well, with 9th and 10th graders far outpacing state averages on the PSAT. The school also boasts a remarkable 96.7% graduation rate and a dropout rate of just 1.3%, both significantly better than state averages and among the best when compared to nearby schools like Charlevoix Middle High School and Boyne City High School.

What truly sets Petoskey High School apart is its outstanding success with students from low-income backgrounds. In the most recent school year, this subgroup ranked 32nd out of 719 schools statewide—a stunning 96th percentile performance that places it well above its overall school ranking. This represents a dramatic improvement from just two years prior, suggesting a recent and effective focus on supporting all learners. The school achieves these results while spending less per student ($18,282) than high-performing peers like Harbor Springs High School ($26,564) and Charlevoix Middle High School ($20,672), yet it outranks both statewide—a sign of strong financial efficiency.

One area of concern is chronic absenteeism. Despite stellar test scores and graduation rates, 31.4% of students are chronically absent, which is higher than the state average and significantly higher than nearby schools like Harbor Springs (5.5%) and Boyne City (13.5%). This suggests that while the school's instructional environment is highly effective, improving attendance could unlock even greater achievements. For parents, this school offers a proven track record of academic excellence, equitable outcomes for diverse learners, and a safe path to graduation—all within a supportive, well-managed district.

862

Students ?

17.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,282

Per pupil spending ?

18.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1500 Hill St
Petoskey, MI 49770-2782

(231) 348-2160

District: Public Schools of Petoskey

Feeder schools for Petoskey High School:

Elementary:	Central Elementary School
	Lincoln School
	Ottawa Elementary School
	Sheridan School
Middle:	Petoskey Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.3%

Two or more races:

6.7%

Hispanic:

2.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 82nd percentile in 2016 → 90th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (60% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Michigan high schools

✓97% 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 school60%

District avg60%

Michigan avg43%

77^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to top 10% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

60^th of 625Public Schools of Petoskey among Michigan districts

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

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	86.1	77 of 800	90.4%	★★★★★
2025	80.3	107 of 739	85.5%	★★★★☆
2024	80.7	112 of 743	84.9%	★★★★☆
2023	85.7	82 of 735	88.8%	★★★★☆
2022	85.4	75 of 531	85.9%	★★★★☆
2021	84.1	67 of 561	88.1%	★★★★☆
2019	82.0	108 of 666	83.8%	★★★★☆
2018	84.4	103 of 824	87.5%	★★★★☆
2017	80.0	128 of 835	84.7%	★★★★☆
2016	77.7	155 of 852	81.8%	★★★★☆
2015	82.0	129 of 832	84.5%	★★★★☆
2014	80.5	125 of 799	84.4%	★★★★☆
2013	85.8	93 of 805	88.4%	★★★★☆
2012	85.1	95 of 773	87.7%	★★★★☆
2011	80.7	128 of 784	83.7%	★★★★☆
2010	83.8	87 of 765	88.6%	★★★★☆
2009	77.1	170 of 754	77.5%	★★★★☆
2008	83.2	108 of 750	85.6%	★★★★☆
2007	76.7	159 of 767	79.3%	★★★★☆
2006	78.6	142 of 705	79.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	83.7	71 of 686	89.7%	★★★★☆
2025	72.0	139 of 629	77.9%	★★★★☆
2024	74.8	121 of 619	80.5%	★★★★☆
2023	90.2	40 of 611	93.5%	★★★★★
2022	77.9	90 of 416	78.4%	★★★★☆
2021	79.2	70 of 462	84.8%	★★★★☆
2019	78.2	96 of 554	82.7%	★★★★☆
2018	78.4	129 of 710	81.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	87.2	32 of 719	95.5%	★★★★★
2025	69.5	159 of 635	75.0%	★★★★☆
2024	65.1	184 of 654	71.9%	★★★★☆
2023	85.9	50 of 614	91.9%	★★★★★
2022	91.8	22 of 369	94.0%	★★★★★
2021	74.4	77 of 417	81.5%	★★★★☆
2019	87.2	47 of 532	91.2%	★★★★★
2018	80.6	98 of 755	87.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	83.8	77 of 693	88.9%	★★★★☆
2025	79.9	95 of 628	84.9%	★★★★☆
2024	79.2	104 of 633	83.6%	★★★★☆
2023	74.8	129 of 611	78.9%	★★★★☆
2022	86.2	59 of 440	86.6%	★★★★☆
2021	81.7	63 of 472	86.7%	★★★★☆
2019	79.2	92 of 543	83.1%	★★★★☆
2018	83.8	88 of 707	87.6%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	75.0	33 of 179	81.6%	★★★★☆
2025	52.1	61 of 127	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	84.1	17 of 105	83.8%	★★★★☆
2023	80.3	15 of 110	86.4%	★★★★☆
2022	82.2	8 of 32	75.0%	★★★★☆
2018	32.4	62 of 93	33.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	65.4	59 of 220	73.2%	★★★★☆
2024	49.4	60 of 130	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.2	162 of 315	48.6%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	81.7	88 of 671	86.9%	★★★★☆
2025	75.7	125 of 639	80.4%	★★★★☆
2024	71.6	144 of 638	77.4%	★★★★☆
2023	82.0	93 of 647	85.6%	★★★★☆
2022	78.5	100 of 492	79.7%	★★★★☆
2021	83.9	68 of 516	86.8%	★★★★☆
2019	74.8	127 of 582	78.2%	★★★★☆
2018	82.1	98 of 708	86.2%	★★★★☆

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)96th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)90th percentile~ school

Male (2026)89th percentile~ school

White (2026)87th percentile-3 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)82nd percentile-9 vs school

Special Education (2026)73rd percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts74%+15 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing68%+16 vs state

Mathematics58%+25 vs state

Social Studies52%+8 vs state

Science50%+15 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, February 6, 2017

There are to many kids and not enough adults to supervise. Unfortunately I learned of the drug problem first hand and found the staff to be blind to this problem. High School shouldn't be this scary. Close Quote

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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
Petoskey High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1500 Hill St	Petoskey	49770	Emmet County	Public Schools of Petoskey	No	Yes	No	No	(231) 348-2160	862	50	17.3	18.4%	744 (86.3%)	4 (0.5%)	22 (2.6%)	11 (1.3%)	22 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (6.7%)	86.1	77^th of 800 public high schools	90.4%		80.3	107^th of 739 public high schools	85.5%	30		77.6	69.6		64.0	50.5	67.9	45.8						50.0		51.6	$18,282	$714	$17,568
CharEm Alternative Schools	Public	9-12	443 Bay St	Petoskey	49720	Charlevoix County	Charlevoix-Emmet Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(231) 547-9947	22	1	22.0	68.2%	19 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)								(n/a)
Harbor Springs High School	Public	9-12	500 N Spring St	Harbor Springs	49740	Emmet County	Harbor Springs School District	No	No	No	No	(231) 526-4800	260	18	14.2	13.8%	232 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.8%)	70.4	181^st of 800 public high schools	77.4%		67	204^th of 739 public high schools	72.4%	23		79.5	76.4		34.2	43.6	75.4	44.6						26.2		34.9	$26,564	$372	$26,192
MorganShaw School	Public, Virtual	9-12	321 S Park St	Boyne City	49712	Charlevoix County	Boyne City Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(231) 439-8140	32	1	61.5	56.3%	24 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (18.8%)								(n/a)																	$14,895	$749	$14,146
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
Pellston MiddleHigh School	Public	6-12	172 N Park St	Pellston	49769	Emmet County	Pellston Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 539-8201	258	22	11.7	49.2%	198 (76.7%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (14.3%)	46.1	408^th of 800 public high schools	49.0%		30	508^th of 739 public high schools	31.3%	100	62.5	51.5	55.9	31.3	39.4	23.5	44.1	436.5	46.7	26.5	43.3	26.5	41.9	38.2	32.3	23.5	$17,809	$1,698	$16,111
Inland Lakes Secondary School	Public	6-12	4363 S Straits Hwy	Indian River	49749	Cheboygan County	Inland Lakes Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 238-6868	348	19	18.0	63.5%	309 (88.8%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.7%)	35.3	494^th of 800 public high schools	38.3%		26.3	528^th of 739 public high schools	28.6%	34	66.0	66.0	46.3	26.4	23.4	16.7	45.5	13.6	36.2	26.8	23.4	19.5	39.6	27.3	35.8	25.0	$14,865	$939	$13,926
East Jordan Alternative High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	951 Mill St	East Jordan	49727	Charlevoix County	East Jordan Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(231) 536-0053	5	0			5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$19,023	$661	$18,362
Charlevoix Middle High School	Public	7-12	5200 Marion Center Rd	Charlevoix	49720	Charlevoix County	Charlevoix Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 547-3200	387	26	14.8	40.6%	342 (88.4%)	7 (1.8%)	7 (1.8%)	6 (1.6%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.7%)	84.6	85^th of 800 public high schools	89.4%		76.8	141^st of 739 public high schools	80.9%	56	86.8	79.5	66.2	50.9	45.2	45.6	64.4	40.7		38.7		29.0	66.0	58.6	73.6	74.6	$20,672	$689	$19,983
East Jordan MiddleHigh School	Public	7-12	101 Maple St	East Jordan	49727	Charlevoix County	East Jordan Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 536-2259	322	26	12.3	40.4%	280 (87.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.9%)	47.9	388^th of 800 public high schools	51.5%		55.1	324^th of 739 public high schools	56.2%	64	58.2	61.0	53.8	34.5	31.7	26.9	63.0	26.1		31.7		30.6	23.6	17.4	25.5	32.6	$21,285	$752	$20,533

Frequently Asked Questions about Petoskey High School

What schools feed into Petoskey High School?

Petoskey High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary School
Elementary : Lincoln School
Elementary : Ottawa Elementary School
Elementary : Sheridan School
Middle : Petoskey Middle School

How many students attend Petoskey High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 862 students attended Petoskey High School.

What district is Petoskey High School in?

Public Schools of Petoskey

What is the racial makeup of Petoskey High School?

Students at Petoskey High School are 86% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 1% Asian.

Is Petoskey High School a good school?

Yes. Petoskey High School ranks in the top 9.6% of Michigan high schools.

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