Tawas Area Junior High School serves 244 students in grades 7-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tawas Area Junior High School?
244 students attend Tawas Area Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Tawas Area Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tawas Area Junior High School?
Tawas Area Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tawas Area Junior High School offer ?
Tawas Area Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Tawas Area Junior High School part of?
Tawas Area Junior High School is part of Tawas Area Schools.
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