Tecumseh High School is a public high school for students in grades 9-12 located in the city of Tecumseh, Michigan. The school services an area of roughly 80 square miles and includes the city of Tecumseh and parts of the Townships of Adrian, Clinton, Franklin, Macon, Raisin, Ridgeway, and Tecumseh.
Serving 776 students in grades 9-12, Tecumseh High School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 776 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tecumseh High School's student population of 776 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
776 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1867
School Rankings
Tecumseh High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tecumseh High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#800 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tecumseh High School's ranking?
Tecumseh High School is ranked #800 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tecumseh High School?
The graduation rate of Tecumseh High School is 94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Tecumseh High School?
776 students attend Tecumseh High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Tecumseh High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tecumseh High School?
Tecumseh High School has a student ration of 21:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tecumseh High School part of?
Tecumseh High School is part of Tecumseh 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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