ALGONAC JUNIORSENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Algonac JuniorSenior High School is a public high school that is part of the Algonac Community School District school district, located in CLAY, MI with about 701 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, Algonac JuniorSenior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Algonac Junior/Senior High School, located in Clay, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Algonac Community Schools district. The institution is unique in its structural organization, as it integrates both junior high (typically grades 7–8) and senior high (grades 9–12) students within a single facility. This configuration is designed to provide a continuous educational path, allowing for a seamless transition for students as they progress from middle school into their high school years. The school focuses on fostering a close-knit environment where students can build long-term relationships with both peers and faculty.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school emphasizes a comprehensive approach to student development. It provides a standard rigorous curriculum alongside various opportunities for student engagement, including athletics, clubs, and vocational programs typical of a Michigan public school district. As part of the broader Algonac Community Schools, the junior/senior high school is committed to preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves college, technical training, or the workforce. By combining the two levels of secondary education, the school leverages shared resources and a unified administrative approach to support its student body in the Clay and Algonac area.

For more information, contact Algonac JuniorSenior High School at (810) 794-4911 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5200 TAFT RD
CLAY, MI 48001-4701
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ALGONAC JUNIORSENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in CLAY, MI with about 701 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
701
Teachers:
28.21
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 701 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ALGONAC JUNIORSENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
96.9%
Two or more races
1.3%
Hispanic/Latino
0.6%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Black or African American
0.1%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.