Michigan City High School

(219)873-2044

1,555 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Michigan City High School, located at 8466 W Pahs Rd in Michigan City, Indiana, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the Michigan City Area Schools district. The campus is known for its expansive facilities and commitment to providing a diverse academic experience for students in grades 9 through 12. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, honors and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework, and a variety of career and technical education (CTE) programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Michigan City High School fosters a vibrant school culture through its "Wolves" athletic programs, which participate in competitive IHSAA sports, and a wide array of extracurricular activities, including fine arts, music, and student-led clubs. The school focuses on building community spirit and school pride, aiming to support the holistic development of its students. By prioritizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become productive, engaged citizens within the broader Michigan City community.

1,555

Total Students

93.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Michigan City High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	639
Hispanic	176
Black	574
Asian	8
Two or More	156
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
639 (41.1 %)
Black
574 (36.9 %)
Hispanic
176 (11.3 %)
Two or More
156 (10.0 %)
Asian
8 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Michigan City Area Schools
Phone:	(219)873-2044
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	962
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 408

Grade 10 417

Grade 11 373

Grade 12 349

Ungraded 8