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Baraga County

Michigan · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 840 students, in a county of 8,191 residents.

Schools
4
4 districts
Enrollment
840
NCES CCD
Median income
$55,327
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.3%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
L'Anse Area Schools
513 students · 4 districts in Baraga County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Baraga County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
73%
Hispanic
2%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
12%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
57%
Hispanic
1%
Black
n/r
Asian
0%
Two or more
10%
Native American
30%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
14.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
46
17.0% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LAnse Area SchoolLanseOtherKG-12513·
Baraga SchoolBaragaOtherKG-12317·
Arvon Township SchoolSkaneeElementaryKG-0810·
Baraga Maximum Correctional FacilityBaragaHigh09-120·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Baraga County?
Baraga County, Michigan has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 840 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Baraga County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 high, 2 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Baraga County?
L'Anse Area Schools is the largest school district in Baraga County, serving approximately 513 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Baraga County?
Baraga County has roughly 8,191 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Baraga County?
Median household income in Baraga County is $55,327, below the Michigan average of $66,133. About 9.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Baraga County?
Approximately 14.8% of adults 25 and older in Baraga County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Baraga County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 61.3% of students in Baraga County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Michigan county average of 57.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Baraga County schools?
Across Baraga County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Baraga County?
Baraga County residents are approximately 73% White, 2% Hispanic, 6% Black, 1% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Baraga County is owner-occupied?
Baraga County has about 5,051 housing units, of which roughly 78.5% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data