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Schools in East Bay Township · Traverse City Area Public Schools

East Bay Township’s public schools outscore 80% of Michigan districts

On the state math tests, 45% of East Bay Township’s students scored proficient, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving East Bay Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

#208of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
58%
▲ 13 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
45%
▲ 11 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
84%
▲ 2 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.4K
▼ 7% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
19.0
MI 16.5 · larger classes
Schools in town
5
4,087 students on the public path
In brief

East Bay Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 58% and math 45% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,423 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Grand Traverse Academy is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind East Bay Township’s grade

A Test scoresB− Graduation

A−: better than 80% of Michigan school districts, #208 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 80%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (989)Better than 78%
Towns in Grand Traverse County (13)Better than 23%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 4,379 test results and a graduating class of 752 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of East Bay Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (4,380 in math, 4,378 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve East Bay Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB to A−
6–8East Middle SchoolTraverse City Area Public SchoolsA−
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressA

East Bay Township’s public schools are run by Traverse City Area Public Schools, which also serves Acme, Blair, Elmwood and Garfield and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Traverse City Area Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 16 schools · 8,546 students, down 5% since 2020–21 · 19.0 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$15,423MI $16,528 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading58%
State average 45.4% · 4378 students tested
Math45%
State average 33.6% · 4380 students tested

East Bay Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share East Bay Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
East Bay TownshipA−Traverse City Area
Traverse CityA−Traverse City Area
WhitewaterAElk Rapids Schools
BlairA−Traverse City Area PK–12 · Kingsley Area Schools PK–12
Union—Traverse City Area PK–12 · Kingsley Area Schools PK–12 · Forest Area PK–12
ParadiseAKingsley Area Schools
AcmeA−Traverse City Area PK–12 · Elk Rapids Schools PK–12
GarfieldA−Traverse City Area

5 of the 7 neighbors share Traverse City Area with East Bay Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in East Bay Township

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in East Bay Townshipby address
Cherry Knoll Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Traverse City
B
333 students15:1Rate it →
Courtade Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Traverse City
A−
215 students14:1Rate it →
East Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Traverse City
A−
829 students20:1Rate it →
Also serving East Bay Townshipin other towns
Central High School
High · Grades 8–12 · Traverse City
A
1,326 students24:1Rate it →
West Senior High
High · Grades 9–12 · Traverse City
A
1,384 students25:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Traverse City High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Traverse City
C−
Alternative Education
171 students16:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
Grand Traverse Academy
Grades PK–12 · Traverse City
A−
Charter
824 students15:1Rate it →

Questions about East Bay Township’s schools

Are East Bay Township’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools East Bay Township children attend outscore 80% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #208 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 78%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is East Bay Township in?

Traverse City Area Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 8,546 students in 16 schools (2024–25).

Where do East Bay Township kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: West Senior High and Central High School.

What is East Bay Township’s graduation rate?

84% of the class of 2023 in Traverse City Area Public Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does East Bay Township spend per student?

$15,423 in Traverse City Area Public Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.