Serving 71 students in grades 6-12, Tecumseh Options Institute ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
91%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)60-79%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tecumseh Options Institute?
The graduation rate of Tecumseh Options Institute is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Tecumseh Options Institute?
71 students attend Tecumseh Options Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Tecumseh Options Institute students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Tecumseh Options Institute offer ?
Tecumseh Options Institute offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Tecumseh Options Institute part of?
Tecumseh Options Institute is part of Tecumseh Public Schools School District.
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