Inverness Academy

Summary:

Inverness Academy is a public high school located in Cheboygan, Michigan, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 79 students. Despite being part of the Cheboygan Area Schools district, which is ranked 227 out of 610 districts in Michigan, Inverness Academy has consistently struggled, ranking in the bottom quartile of Michigan high schools and earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school faces significant challenges, including declining graduation rates, high dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism that is more than double the rate of the nearby Cheboygan Area High School. Inverness Academy's students also consistently perform below the district and state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in subjects like Math, Science, and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing lagging behind their peers. Additionally, the school serves a high-poverty student population, with 75.95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students identifying as two or more races, and a significant decrease in its student-teacher ratio, these positive changes have not yet translated into improved academic outcomes. When compared to other nearby schools, such as Inland Lakes Secondary School and Pellston MiddleHigh School, Inverness Academy consistently underperforms on key metrics, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student achievement and better serve the community.

Detail:

Public 6-12

7461 N Straits Hwy
Cheboygan, MI 49721-1537

(231) 627-5613

District: Cheboygan Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
588^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,859

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 79

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.2%

Two or more races:

17.7%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Inverness Academy ranks worse than 79.1% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.7. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Inverness Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.2%), two or more races (17.7%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Inverness Academy is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare Inverness Academy employs 5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Inverness Academy is $13,859.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Inverness Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Inverness Academy 588^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Inverness Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

Cheboygan Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cheboygan Area Schools 227^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Inverness Academy

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Rank History for all students at Inverness Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	5.83	647^th	705	8.2%
2007	31.55	566^th	767	26.2%
2008	17.39	612^th	750	18.4%
2010	43.73	511^th	765	33.2%
2011	21.14	620^th	784	20.9%
2013	12.01	694^th	805	13.8%
2014	8.81	716^th	799	10.4%
2015	6.93	813^th	832	2.3%
2016	28.08	583^rd	852	31.6%
2018	32.45	535^th	824	35.1%
2023	10.52	669^th	735	9.0%
2024	21.70	588^th	743	20.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Inverness Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	39.82	440^th	755	41.7%
2023	22.90	501^st	614	18.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Inverness Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	22.50	506^th	633	20.1%

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Rank History for White students at Inverness Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	17.65	552^nd	638	13.5%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Inverness Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	42	0	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	47
2005	38	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	40
2006	33	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	34
2007	45	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	1	48
2008	56	n/a	n/a	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	0	57
2009	54	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	58
2010	51	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	1	55
2011	46	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	48
2012	50	1	0	0	0	0	9	0	60
2013	43	1	0	0	4	0	3	0	51
2014	50	1	1	0	4	0	5	0	61
2015	49	0	1	0	1	0	8	0	59
2016	47	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	52
2017	44	0	0	0	0	0	7	0	51
2018	25	0	0	0	0	0	8	0	33
2019	42	1	0	1	1	0	3	0	48
2020	57	1	0	1	3	0	6	0	68
2021	62	0	0	0	4	0	14	0	80
2022	72	0	1	3	1	0	14	0	91
2023	61	1	0	3	0	0	14	0	79

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Inverness Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	47	2.0	23.5	68.1
2005	40	2.7	14.8	77.5
2006	34	2.0	17.0	0
2007	48	2.0	24.0	83
2008	57	4.0	14.3	59.6
2009	58	4.0	14.5	77.6
2010	55	3.0	18.3	75.9
2011	48	3.0	16.0	77.1
2012	60	3.0	20.0	75
2013	51	2.0	25.5	78.4
2014	61	1.0	61.0	86.9
2015	59	1.0	59.0	83.1
2016	52	2.0	26.0	78.8
2017	51	1.5	34.0	80.4
2018	33	2.0	16.5	84.8
2019	48	2.0	24.0	75
2020	68	2.6	26.1	97.1
2021	80	2.0	40.0	88.8
2022	91	2.5	36.4	82.4
2023	79	5.0	15.8	75.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Inverness Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	47	2.0	23.5	68.1
2005	40	2.7	14.8	77.5
2006	34	2.0	17.0	0
2007	48	2.0	24.0	83
2008	57	4.0	14.3	59.6
2009	58	4.0	14.5	77.6
2010	55	3.0	18.3	75.9
2011	48	3.0	16.0	77.1
2012	60	3.0	20.0	75
2013	51	2.0	25.5	78.4
2014	61	1.0	61.0	86.9
2015	59	1.0	59.0	83.1
2016	52	2.0	26.0	78.8
2017	51	1.5	34.0	80.4
2018	33	2.0	16.5	84.8
2019	48	2.0	24.0	75
2020	68	2.6	26.1	97.1
2021	80	2.0	40.0	88.8
2022	91	2.5	36.4	82.4
2023	79	5.0	15.8	75.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Inverness Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$434 (4.0%)	$10,548 (96.0%)	$10,982
2020	$480 (4.9%)	$9,378 (95.1%)	$9,859
2021	$460 (4.8%)	$9,183 (95.2%)	$9,642
2022	$740 (6.8%)	$10,150 (93.2%)	$10,891
2023	$630 (4.5%)	$13,229 (95.5%)	$13,859

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Inverness Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	48	79	64.6%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	42	61	45.2%
Two or More Races	3	14	366.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75%	75.9%	0.9%

Schools Near Inverness Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)		M-Step Math (2024)		M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th 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
Inverness Academy	Public	6-12	7461 N Straits Hwy	Cheboygan	49721	Cheboygan County	Cheboygan Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 627-5613	79	5	15.8	75.9%	61 (77.2%)	1 (1.3%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (17.7%)	21.7	588^th of 743 public high schools	20.9%		10.5	669^th of 735 public high schools	9.0%	81			23.8							14.3		33.3	$13,859	$630	$13,229
Cheboygan Area High School	Public	8-12	801 W Lincoln Ave	Cheboygan	49721	Cheboygan County	Cheboygan Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 627-7191	609	37	16.5	52.9%	522 (85.7%)	4 (0.7%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (10.8%)	60.8	257^th of 743 public high schools	65.4%		47.7	366^th of 735 public high schools	50.2%	109	63.4	30.7	51.7	20.7					48.5	48.3	21.8	45.7	$14,074	$941	$13,133
Pellston MiddleHigh School	Public	6-12	172 N Park St	Pellston	49769	Emmet County	Pellston Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 539-8201	254	18	14.4	57.1%	200 (78.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (13.8%)	39.2	431^st of 743 public high schools	42.0%		39.6	436^th of 735 public high schools	40.7%	5	47.2	19.4	39.5	23.7	47.4	32.3	26.3	32.3	16.7	36.8	22.2	26.3	$16,515	$2,869	$13,646
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	324	22	15.0	63.9%	291 (89.8%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.2%)	24.5	558^th of 743 public high schools	24.9%		30.3	517^th of 735 public high schools	29.7%	41	55.8	15.4	37.3	13.7	34.0	34.0	28.3	21.3	22.6	22.0	7.6	26.0	$15,719	$2,825	$12,894

Frequently Asked Questions about Inverness Academy

What is the racial makeup of Inverness Academy?

Students at Inverness Academy are 77% White, 18% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Is Inverness Academy a good school?

Inverness Academy ranks in the bottom 20.9% of Michigan high schools.

What district is Inverness Academy in?

Cheboygan Area Schools

How many students attend Inverness Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 79 students attended Inverness Academy.

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