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Central High School

Traverse City, Michigan · Grades 8 to 12 · Traverse City Area Public Schools

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About Central High School

Central High School is a public school in Traverse City, Michigan, serving grades 8 through 12. It reported 1,326 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in Traverse City. With about 56 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 23.7 students per teacher. Traverse City Area Public Schools runs 16 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Grand Traverse County. Families comparing options will find 24 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1150 Milliken Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686
Phone	(231) 933-6500
School district	Traverse City Area Public Schools
Grades	8 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,326
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	56
Students per teacher	23.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Grand Traverse County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 263387006949). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Eastern Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Traverse City · 0.2 mi North EdBridgewayPublic · Grades PreK to 12Traverse City · 0.5 mi Traverse Heights Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Traverse City · 1.3 mi North EdNew HorizonsPublic · Grades PreK to 12Traverse City · 1.4 mi Traverse Bay Mennonite SchoolPrivate, Mennonite · Grades 2 to 12Traverse City · 1.4 mi St Francis High SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12Traverse City · 1.8 mi Central Grade SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 7Traverse City · 1.9 mi North EdCareer TechPublic · Grades 11 to 12Traverse City · 1.9 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Central High School serve?

Central High School serves grades 8 through 12.

How many students attend Central High School?

Central High School reported 1,326 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?

About 23.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,326 students and 56 teachers in federal data.

Is Central High School a public or charter school?

Central High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Central High School in?

Central High School is part of Traverse City Area Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mi/traverse-city-area-public-schools/

Where is Central High School located?

Central High School is at 1150 Milliken Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686. The phone number is (231) 933-6500.

How many other schools are near Central High School?

There are 24 other schools within 5 miles of Central High School in our directory.