For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 571 students in Tawas City, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Tawas City, MI are Iosco Resa Special Education, Tawas Area High School and Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tawas City, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Tawas City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Tawas City, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tawas Area High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Tawas City, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iosco Resa Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
825 2nd St, Ste 2
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Tawas Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 W M 55
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2100
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 W M 55
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-2575
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-2575
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technical Education Center
Vocational School
27 N Rempert Rd
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Tawas City, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Tawas City, MI include Iosco Resa Special Education, Tawas Area High School and Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County.
How many public high schools are located in Tawas City?
4 public high schools are located in Tawas City.
What is the racial composition of students in Tawas City?
Tawas City public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.