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Malcolm High School

5788 S M 129, SAULT S MARIE, MI 49783 · (906) 635-6638 · Chippewa County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL71 STUDENTS
Enrollment
71
High
DISTRICT 380 · STATE 460
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.9:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
70%
50 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
3
Grade 10
11
Grade 11
28
Grade 12
29
Student demographics
White
3651%
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
11%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 9%
Black
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 18%
Two+
11%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Native American
3245%
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
4158%
Female
3042%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
71
-27 (-28%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
was 18.7:1
% White
51%
was 34%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Malcolm High School

As a micro-enrollment secondary school in SAULT S MARIE, Michigan, Malcolm High School enrolls 71 students from grades 9 through 12, overseen by Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools. By comparison, Michigan's public schools average about 460 students each, so Malcolm High School sits 85% below that benchmark.

Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools comprises 5 schools with combined enrollment of 1,794 students; Malcolm High School is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Malcolm High School records that the largest single group is White at 51%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school reports 45% Native American. The wider county runs roughly 68% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, The school currently runs with 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 21.6:1, putting Malcolm High School tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 70% of students at Malcolm High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is higher than Chippewa County's rate of about 54%.

Around the school, Chippewa County reports that the typical household earns roughly $62,217 per year, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. In all, Chippewa County runs 22 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,835 students), of which Malcolm High School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Sault Area High School, around 3.9 miles off. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Malcolm High School has fell 28%, going from 98 students in 2018 to 71 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 34% to 51% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 18.7:1 in 2018 to 12.1:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Chippewa County at a glance

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Population
36,295
Census ACS
Median income
$62,217
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
4,835 students

Quick facts

School name
Malcolm High School
District
Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools
Address
5788 S M 129, SAULT S MARIE, MI 49783
Phone
(906) 635-6638
County
Chippewa County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
71
Teachers (FTE)
6
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
50 (70%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
263099006730
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Malcolm High School
How many students attend Malcolm High School?
Malcolm High School enrolls approximately 71 students in grades 09-12.
Is Malcolm High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Malcolm High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Malcolm High School have?
Malcolm High School employs 6 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Malcolm High School?
At Malcolm High School, the student body is approximately 51% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
Is Malcolm High School public or private?
Malcolm High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools.
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