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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KALKASKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 262005005685

Kalkaska High School

109 N BIRCH ST, KALKASKA, MI 49646 · (231) 258-9167 · Kalkaska County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL439 STUDENTS
Enrollment
439
High
DISTRICT 333 · STATE 460
Student : Teacher
18.9:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.6:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
208 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 55%
Community
5
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Grade 910624%
Grade 1012328%
Grade 119622%
Grade 1211426%
Student demographics
17%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 56% · US 70%
White
39991%
DISTRICT 94% · STATE 63% · US 43%
Hispanic
194%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 9% · US 30%
Black
82%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 18% · US 15%
Asian
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 4% · US 6%
Two+
102%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5% · US 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1% · US 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
21449%
Female
22551%

School pathway

Feeds from
Kalkaska Middle School06–08
Based on grade levels within Kalkaska Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Where Kalkaska High School ranks

Among high schools
MeasureThis schoolIn Michigan
Enrollment
ranked largest first
439#345 of 844
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
18.9:1#318 of 548
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
17.1%#412 of 550
Free and reduced lunch
ranked highest share first
47.4%#318 of 654
Enrollment change since 2017-18
ranked steepest decline first
-3.1%#409 of 436
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.

4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
439
-13 (-3%) vs 2020
-19% since 1990-91, when it was 543
Student : Teacher
18.9:1
was 17.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-2543923.218.9:147% (208)
2023-244662419.4:152% (243)
2022-2344924.218.6:161% (276)
2020-214522617.4:164% (290)
2017-1845325.717.6:153% (240)
2015-164732122.5:151% (242)
2010-114512220.5:148% (218)
2000-015982722.1:123% (140)
1990-91543N/AN/AN/A
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Kalkaska High School.

About Kalkaska High School

Kalkaska High School is a mid-sized high school. Its address is in KALKASKA, Michigan. Enrollment stands at 439 students, covering grades 9 through 12.

Kalkaska Public Schools enrolls 1,333 students, and its 4 schools include Kalkaska High School.

Of every 100 students at Kalkaska High School, about 91 are White. After that, the student body is 4% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. Census estimates put Kalkaska County at about 93% White, close to the school's figure. A diversity index of 17% means there is a 17% chance two randomly chosen students at Kalkaska High School are from different groups.

On staff are 23.2 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. The average for high schools in Michigan is 21.6:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. About 47% of students at Kalkaska High School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Kalkaska County average 55%.

The county, Kalkaska County, is where the school is located. The median household earns about $68,578 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 19%, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. Kalkaska County has 8 public schools with about 1,728 students, including Kalkaska High School.

Kalkaska Elementary School sits about 0.2 miles from Kalkaska High School. Around the school, 2 other public schools are within five miles.

The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Distant.

Since 2020-21, enrollment has fallen 3%, from 452 to 439. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio increased to 18.9:1, from 17.4:1.

The discussion board for Kalkaska High School is open to topics like special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.

Kalkaska County at a glance

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Population
18,239
Census ACS
Median income
$68,578
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
1,728 students

Quick facts

School name
Kalkaska High School
District
Kalkaska Public Schools
Address
109 N BIRCH ST, KALKASKA, MI 49646
Phone
(231) 258-9167
County
Kalkaska County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
439
Teachers (FTE)
23
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Free and reduced lunch
208 (47%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
262005005685
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Kalkaska Public Schools
Other schools in KALKASKA
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Frequently asked questions

About Kalkaska High School
What is the total enrollment at Kalkaska High School?
Kalkaska High School enrolls approximately 439 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Kalkaska High School serve?
Kalkaska High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Kalkaska High School have?
Kalkaska High School employs 23 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Kalkaska High School?
Student demographics at Kalkaska High School are roughly 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Kalkaska High School public or private?
Kalkaska High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Kalkaska Public Schools.
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