For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,704 students in Iosco County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Iosco County, MI are Iosco Resa Special Education, Tawas Area High School and Hale Area School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iosco County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Iosco County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Iosco County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oscoda Area High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Iosco County (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.
Hale Area School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 N Washington St
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Gr: K-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Oscoda Area High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3550 E River Rd
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-9121
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-9121
Gr: 7-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Mills Rd
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-2501
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-2501
Gr: 7-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
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 Iosco County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Iosco County, MI include Iosco Resa Special Education, Tawas Area High School and Hale Area School.
How many public high schools are located in Iosco County?
7 public high schools are located in Iosco County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iosco County?
Iosco County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Iosco County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Iosco County include: Oscoda Area High School vs. Tawas Area High School, Tawas Area High School vs. Oscoda Area High School, Hale Area School vs. Oscoda Area High School
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