Petoskey High School

Summary:

Petoskey High School is a public magnet high school serving 909 students in grades 9-12 in Petoskey, Michigan. The school is part of the Public Schools of Petoskey district, which is ranked 63 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating. Petoskey High School has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade, ranking among the top 20% of Michigan high schools.

Petoskey High School students consistently outperform the state average on standardized tests, with 64.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to the state average of 51.3%. In SAT/Mathematics, 39.7% of Petoskey students were proficient, compared to 26.3% statewide. The school also maintains a strong 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 79.1% to 94.9% over the past 5 years, higher than the state average. While the majority of students are White (85.59%), Petoskey High School has a more diverse student population compared to many nearby schools, with significant percentages of Native American (3.08%) and multi-racial (6.27%) students.

Petoskey High School's performance data suggests that the school's diversity is not fully reflected in the academic outcomes of all student subgroups, as the school's ranking for White students (144 out of 638) is lower than its ranking for multi-racial students (17 out of 105). Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 21.4% in 2016-2017 to 30.5% in 2022-2023, an area of concern that the school and district should address. Compared to nearby schools like Charlevoix Middle High School, Petoskey High School generally outperforms in academic metrics, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios, but there are opportunities to learn and implement best practices from higher-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 1500 Hill St
       Petoskey, MI  49770-2782


(231) 348-2160

District: Public Schools of Petoskey

SchoolDigger Rank:
112th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,459 Help


Feeder schools for Petoskey High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  909

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.6%
Two or more races:
6.3%
American Indian:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.7% Help


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Compare Details Petoskey High School ranks better than 84.9% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.67. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Petoskey High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.6%), two or more races (6.3%), American Indian (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Petoskey High School is 19.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Petoskey High School is $14,459.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Petoskey High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Petoskey High School 112th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Petoskey High School in the ranking list.)

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Public Schools of Petoskey:

SchoolDigger ranks Public Schools of Petoskey 63rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Petoskey High School

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Rank History for all students at Petoskey High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.55 142nd 705 79.9%
2007 76.71 159th 767 79.3%
2008 83.24 108th 750 85.6%
2009 77.07 170th 754 77.5%
2010 83.84 87th 765 88.6%
2011 80.65 128th 784 83.7%
2012 85.13 95th 773 87.7%
2013 85.75 93rd 805 88.4%
2014 80.50 125th 799 84.4%
2015 82.02 129th 832 84.5%
2016 77.65 155th 852 81.8%
2017 79.95 128th 835 84.7%
2018 84.38 103rd 824 87.5%
2019 82.02 108th 666 83.8%
2021 84.14 67th 561 88.1%
2022 85.40 75th 531 85.9%
2023 85.73 82nd 735 88.8%
2024 80.67 112th 743 84.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Petoskey High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.37 62nd 93 33.3%
2022 82.16 8th 32 75.0%
2023 80.27 15th 110 86.4%
2024 84.07 17th 105 83.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Petoskey High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.16 162nd 315 48.6%
2024 49.43 60th 130 53.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Petoskey High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.59 98th 755 87.0%
2019 87.23 47th 532 91.2%
2021 74.38 77th 417 81.5%
2022 91.82 22nd 369 94.0%
2023 85.85 50th 614 91.9%
2024 65.09 184th 654 71.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Petoskey High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.35 129th 710 81.8%
2019 78.21 96th 554 82.7%
2021 79.19 70th 462 84.8%
2022 77.90 90th 416 78.4%
2023 90.21 40th 611 93.5%
2024 74.84 121st 619 80.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Petoskey High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.78 88th 707 87.6%
2019 79.20 92nd 543 83.1%
2021 81.71 63rd 472 86.7%
2022 86.17 59th 440 86.6%
2023 74.77 129th 611 78.9%
2024 79.19 104th 633 83.6%
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Rank History for White students at Petoskey High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.09 98th 708 86.2%
2019 74.85 127th 582 78.2%
2021 83.94 68th 516 86.8%
2022 78.45 100th 492 79.7%
2023 81.97 93rd 647 85.6%
2024 71.58 144th 638 77.4%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, February 6, 2017

Open Quote 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



Enrollment information for Petoskey High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 742 7 8 1 30 n/a n/a 0 788
1989 729 5 6 1 25 n/a n/a 0 766
1990 693 5 9 0 18 n/a n/a -1 724
1991 674 3 9 0 19 n/a n/a 0 705
1992 692 2 11 2 18 n/a n/a 0 725
1993 712 3 13 2 14 n/a n/a 0 744
1994 757 2 9 1 27 n/a n/a 0 796
1995 803 3 8 5 31 n/a n/a 0 850
1996 803 3 8 5 31 n/a n/a 0 850
1997 847 2 6 3 31 n/a n/a 0 889
1998 894 3 10 4 32 n/a n/a 0 943
1999 923 4 11 3 20 n/a n/a 0 961
2000 956 3 9 7 28 n/a n/a 0 1003
2001 973 3 9 8 30 n/a n/a 0 1023
2002 953 8 8 7 33 n/a n/a 0 1009
2003 953 8 8 7 33 n/a n/a 0 1009
2004 1033 8 6 13 42 n/a n/a 0 1102
2005 997 8 4 8 60 n/a n/a 0 1077
2006 1019 10 9 5 43 n/a n/a 0 1086
2007 1004 6 7 3 44 n/a n/a 2 1066
2008 973 13 9 2 52 n/a n/a 2 1051
2009 953 11 9 7 50 n/a n/a 1 1031
2010 961 8 7 7 57 n/a n/a 1 1041
2011 914 8 3 12 51 2 17 0 1007
2012 891 2 4 13 48 0 31 0 989
2013 864 2 8 8 51 0 52 0 985
2014 845 5 12 11 42 0 55 0 970
2015 847 10 15 11 43 0 60 0 986
2016 831 13 13 16 34 0 58 0 965
2017 854 9 11 14 37 0 46 0 971
2018 853 10 10 19 44 2 50 0 988
2019 862 8 10 19 38 3 57 0 997
2020 845 5 12 16 43 1 60 0 982
2021 843 6 12 17 44 2 60 0 984
2022 831 6 11 18 36 1 56 0 959
2023 778 6 16 23 28 1 57 0 909

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 Petoskey High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 788 n/a n/a n/a
1989 766 n/a n/a 6.5
1990 724 59.0 12.2 4.4
1991 705 n/a n/a n/a
1992 725 n/a n/a n/a
1993 744 n/a 0.0 9.5
1994 796 45.4 17.5 4.8
1995 850 27.0 31.5 8.1
1996 850 27.0 31.5 8.1
1997 889 27.0 32.9 9.9
1998 943 52.0 18.1 10.4
1999 961 47.0 20.4 10.3
2000 1003 47.0 21.3 7.9
2001 1023 47.0 21.8 9.8
2002 1009 52.5 19.2 15
2003 1009 52.5 19.2 15
2004 1102 56.3 19.6 14.1
2005 1077 56.9 18.9 13.1
2006 1086 52.1 20.8 19.7
2007 1066 54.8 19.5 19.9
2008 1051 54.8 19.2 19.7
2009 1031 54.2 19.0 27.2
2010 1041 50.4 20.6 29
2011 1007 50.6 19.9 31.5
2012 989 48.9 20.2 35.8
2013 985 49.7 19.7 26.8
2014 970 48.6 19.9 30.8
2015 986 48.0 20.5 29.7
2016 965 48.0 20.1 32.2
2017 971 48.0 20.2 35.5
2018 988 47.9 20.6 30.7
2019 997 48.0 20.7 34.5
2020 982 46.7 21.0 34.8
2021 984 49.6 19.8 35.5
2022 959 52.6 18.2 30.8
2023 909 47.2 19.2 32.7

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 Petoskey High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 788 n/a n/a n/a
1989 766 n/a n/a 6.5
1990 724 59.0 12.2 4.4
1991 705 n/a n/a n/a
1992 725 n/a n/a n/a
1993 744 n/a 0.0 9.5
1994 796 45.4 17.5 4.8
1995 850 27.0 31.5 8.1
1996 850 27.0 31.5 8.1
1997 889 27.0 32.9 9.9
1998 943 52.0 18.1 10.4
1999 961 47.0 20.4 10.3
2000 1003 47.0 21.3 7.9
2001 1023 47.0 21.8 9.8
2002 1009 52.5 19.2 15
2003 1009 52.5 19.2 15
2004 1102 56.3 19.6 14.1
2005 1077 56.9 18.9 13.1
2006 1086 52.1 20.8 19.7
2007 1066 54.8 19.5 19.9
2008 1051 54.8 19.2 19.7
2009 1031 54.2 19.0 27.2
2010 1041 50.4 20.6 29
2011 1007 50.6 19.9 31.5
2012 989 48.9 20.2 35.8
2013 985 49.7 19.7 26.8
2014 970 48.6 19.9 30.8
2015 986 48.0 20.5 29.7
2016 965 48.0 20.1 32.2
2017 971 48.0 20.2 35.5
2018 988 47.9 20.6 30.7
2019 997 48.0 20.7 34.5
2020 982 46.7 21.0 34.8
2021 984 49.6 19.8 35.5
2022 959 52.6 18.2 30.8
2023 909 47.2 19.2 32.7

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 Petoskey High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $337 (3.1%) $10,379 (96.9%) $10,715
2020 $305 (2.8%) $10,528 (97.2%) $10,832
2021 $496 (4.1%) $11,699 (95.9%) $12,195
2022 $780 (6.0%) $12,136 (94.0%) $12,916
2023 $635 (4.4%) $13,824 (95.6%) $14,459

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Petoskey High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 108th of 666 High schoolsRanks 82nd of 735 High schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Petoskey High School)61.850.9
 10.9%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Public Schools of Petoskey)61.850.9
 10.9%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Petoskey High School)68.765.3
 3.4%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Public Schools of Petoskey)68.765.3
 3.4%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Petoskey High School)47.944.6
 3.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Public Schools of Petoskey)47.944.6
 3.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students997909
 8.8%
African American86
 25%
American Indian3828
 26.3%
Asian1016
 60%
Hispanic1923
 21.1%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White862778
 9.7%
Two or More Races5757
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.5%32.7%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Petoskey High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 909 students attended Petoskey High School.

Petoskey High School ranks 112th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Students at Petoskey High School are 86% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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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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