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Central High School — School Calendar 2026-27
High|TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan|Traverse City Area Public Schools
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686
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Upcoming Events
Sep
11
Fri
TCAPS Montessori Early Release Dayhalf_dayDistrict-wide
2 Hour Early Release
Sep
16
Wed
Cougar Night at Mt. HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
Sep
29
Tue
KINDERGARTEN ORAL ASSESSMENT BY HEALTH DEPARTMENTexamDistrict-wide
Oct
12
Mon
Early Release Dayhalf_dayDistrict-wide
Oct
22
Thu
Parent Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide
Oct
29
Thu
S1- Parent Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide
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School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
72%
91th percentile in MI
Math Proficiency
52%
81th percentile in MI
Graduation Rate
94%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
26 courses offered
407 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
461 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
113 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
415 test takers
Athletics
28 sports, 51 teams
537 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.7:1
Worse than average in MITechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,421
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
64
100% fully certified
Counselors
5
Social Workers
1.2
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,840
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,374
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$18,098
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 8%State 43%Local 49%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$399,664
+1.6% 1yr+43.9% 5yr
Traverse City, MI metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
16.8%
Below 150% poverty line
3.9%
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Uninsured residents
5.1%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,241
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,203
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
91%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
433 (36%)
Speech/Language Impairment
310 (26%)
Other Health Impairment
289 (24%)
Autism
67 (6%)
Emotional Disturbance
45 (4%)
Intellectual Disability
32 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,326
Current enrollment
Stable(-8% 5yr)Coming Up
Fri, Sep 11, 2026
TCAPS Montessori Early Release Day
2 Hour Early Release
half_dayWed, Sep 16, 2026
Cougar Night at Mt. Holiday
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
HolidayTue, Sep 29, 2026
KINDERGARTEN ORAL ASSESSMENT BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
examFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Traverse City Area Public Schools. Central High School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | District PD Day (PD day 1 of 3)District-wide 1st Floor Map | 2nd Floor Map |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No School - HolidayDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | TCAPS Montessori Early Release DayDistrict-wide 2 Hour Early Release |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Cougar Night at Mt. HolidayDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | KINDERGARTEN ORAL ASSESSMENT BY HEALTH DEPARTMENTDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Early Release DayDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | S1- Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | No School for Students- District Professional Development DayDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | LL Parent-Teacher Conference NightDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | Parent /Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | LL Parent-Teacher Conference NightDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | Early Release DayDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | No School - Teacher Work DayDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | No School - Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | No School - Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | No School - Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | Beginning of CO PTO Holiday Craft WeekDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | PTO Sponsored Holiday Night COOKIES-CRAFTS-COCOADistrict-wide |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | Early Release DayDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | TCAPS No School - Winter BreakDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | No School - Holiday BreakDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Early Release (Dismissal at 1:57)District-wide |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | S1 Exams 1-2District-wide |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | S1 Exams 3-4District-wide |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | Early Release DayDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | S1 Exams 5-6District-wide |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No School for Students- District Professional Development DayDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 | Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 | Parent/Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 | LL Parent-Teacher Conference NightDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | LL Parent-Teacher Conference NightDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | S2- Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Spring RecessDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | No School - Teacher Work DayDistrict-wide |
| Sat, Mar 27, 2027 | TCAPS No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | No School-Spring BreakDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 | TCAPS Montessori Early Release DayDistrict-wide 2 Hour Early Release |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | AP EXAM: BiologyDistrict-wide Total Time = 3 hours + 30 mins (including pre-admin tasks and break)Section I: Multiple-Choice QuestionsTime: 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes)Format: 60 questions (worth 50% of your score) [1]Section II: Free-Response Questions (FRQs)Time: 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes, which includes a recommended reading period)Format: 6 questions—2 long questions and 4 short questions (worth 50% of your score) [1, 2] |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | AP EXAM: European HistoryDistrict-wide TOTAL TEST TIME = 3 hours + 45 minutes (including pre-admin tasks and breaks)Section I, Part A (Multiple-Choice): 55 questions in 55 minutes Section I, Part B (Short-Answer): 3 questions in 40 minutes Section II, Part A (Document-Based Question - DBQ): 1 question in 60 minutes, which includes a 15-minute reading period Section II, Part B (Long Essay Question - LEQ): 1 question in 40 minutes |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | AP EXAM: English Literature & CompDistrict-wide TOTAL TESTING TIME = 3 hours + 30 minutes (including pre-admin tasks and breaks)Section I: Multiple-ChoiceTime: 60 minutes (1 hour)Format: 55 questions based on 5 literary passages (prose, drama, or poetry)Section II: Free-ResponseTime: 120 minutes (2 hours)Format: 3 essays (Poetry Analysis, Prose Fiction Analysis, and Literary Argument) |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | AP EXAM: Chemistry District-wide TOTAL TESTING TIME = 3 hours + 45 minutes (including pre-admin tasks and breaks)Section I: Multiple-ChoiceTime: 1 hour and 30 minutes (90 minutes)Format: 60 questions Section II: Free-ResponseTime: 1 hour and 45 minutes (105 minutes)Format: 7 questions—3 long-answer and 4 short-answer |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | AP EXAM: United States History District-wide TOTAL TESTING TIME = 3 hours + 45 minutes (including pre-admin tasks and breaks)Section I: Multiple-Choice and Short Answer (1 hour, 35 minutes total)Part A: Multiple-Choice QuestionsTime: 55 minutesFormat: 55 stimulus-based questionsPart B: Short-Answer QuestionsTime: 40 minutesFormat: 3 questionsSection II: Free-Response Questions (1 hour, 40 minutes total)Part A: Document-Based Question (DBQ)Time: 60 minutes (includes a 15-minute reading period)Format: 1 analytical essay using provided source |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | AP EXAM: Calculus ABDistrict-wide TOTAL TESTING TIME = 3 hours + 45 mins (including pre-admin tasks and breaks)Section I: Multiple-Chain/Choice (1 hour 45 minutes / 105 minutes)Part A: 30 questions in 60 minutes (no calculator)Part B: 15 questions in 45 minutes (graphing calculator permitted) Section II: Free Response (1 hour 30 minutes / 90 minutes)Part A: 2 questions in 30 minutes (calculator permitted)Part B: 4 questions in 60 minutes (no calculator) |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 | AP EXAM: StatisticsDistrict-wide TOTAL TEST TIMING = 3 hours + 30 minutes (including pre-admin tasks + breaks)Section I: Multiple-ChoiceTime: 90 minutes (1 hour, 30 minutes)Format: 42 questions testing data analysis, probability, and statistical rationaleSection II: Free-ResponseTime: 90 minutes (1 hour, 30 minutes)Format: 4 free-response tasks covering multi-focus statistical practices and inference problems. |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 | AP EXAM: English Language & CompositionDistrict-wide TOTAL TEST TIME = 3 hours + 45 minutes (including pre-admin tasks and breaks)Section I: Multiple-Choice (MCQ)Time allowed: 1 hour (60 minutes)Format: 45 questions based on 5 nonfiction passagesSection II: Free-Response (FRQ)Time allowed: 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes)Format: 3 essays (Synthesis, Rhetorical Analysis, and Argument) |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | AP EXAM: Chinese LanguageDistrict-wide TOTAL TESTING TIME = 2 hours + 30 minutes (including pre-admin tasks and breaks)Section I: Free-Response (Writing and Speaking)Time: Around 40–45 minutesTasks: Includes a project presentation, project Q&A, story narration, and an email response. Section II: Multiple-Choice (Listening and Reading)Time: 65 minutes totalListening Part: 25 questions in 25 minutesReading Part: 30 questions in 40 minutes |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 | AP EXAM: PsychologyDistrict-wide TOTAL TESTING TIME = 3 hours (including pre-admin tasks and breaks)Section I: Multiple-ChoiceTime: 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes)Questions: 75 questionsSection II: Free-ResponseTime: 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes)Questions: 2 questions (Article Analysis and Evidence-Based questions) |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Jun 9, 2027 | Final Exams 1-2District-wide |
| Thu, Jun 10, 2027 | Final Exams 3-4District-wide |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 | Final Exams 5-6District-wide |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central High School
As of the most recent data, 1,324 students are enrolled at Central High School. It is a High school within the local district.
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