Serving 751 students in grades 9-12, Tecumseh High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tecumseh High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tecumseh High School's student population of 751 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
751 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tecumseh High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tecumseh High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#531 out of 2925 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
90%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tecumseh High School's ranking?
Tecumseh High School is ranked #531 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Tecumseh High School often compared to?
Tecumseh High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adrian High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tecumseh High School?
The graduation rate of Tecumseh High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tecumseh High School?
751 students attend Tecumseh High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Tecumseh High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tecumseh High School?
Tecumseh High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tecumseh High School offer ?
Tecumseh High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tecumseh High School part of?
Tecumseh High School is part of Tecumseh Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
2 9/16/2009
The school is quite hypocritical. They honestly don't know how to pick their battles. They don't have real problems, so they make some up.
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