For the 2025 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 31% (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 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Iosco County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iosco Resa Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27 N Rempert Rd
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
Grades: PK-12
| 40 students
Rank: #22.
Tawas Area High School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 359 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 485 students
Rank: #55.
Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Mills Rd
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-2501
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-2501
Grades: 7-12
| 285 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 187 students
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
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Iosco County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Ed. Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8970 Prescott
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-4120
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-4120
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
4950 Cedar Lake Rd
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-5491
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-5491
Grades: PK-2
| 263 students
P.o. Box 250
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-4175
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-4175
Grades: K
| 92 students
311 N. Washington Street
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Grades: 5-8
| 206 students
311 N. Washington Street
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Grades: K-4
| 232 students
311 N Washington St
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
Hale Way Cyber School Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
200 West Main St
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Oscoda County Line School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3455 E. King's Corner Road
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-1431
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-1431
Grades: Inquire with school
| 38 students
3630 East River Rd
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-9173
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-9173
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
686 Aulerich Rd
East Tawas, MI 48730
(989) 362-2945
East Tawas, MI 48730
(989) 362-2945
Grades: PK-8
| 29 students
255 M-55 West
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2150
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2150
Grades: 7-8
| 244 students
8878 Prescott Rd
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-2400
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-2400
Grades: K-4
| 363 students
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. Tawas Area High School
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