BURR OAK HIGH SCHOOL

Burr Oak High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Burr Oak Community School District school district, located in BURR OAK, MI with about 81 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 4 teachers, Burr Oak High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Burr Oak High School, located in Burr Oak, Michigan, serves as the heart of the Burr Oak Community School District. As a small, rural educational institution, the school focuses on providing a tight-knit and personalized learning environment. By leveraging its size, the school aims to foster strong relationships between students and faculty, ensuring that each pupil receives individualized attention to support their academic and personal development.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or pursue higher education. Through a standard high school curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, Burr Oak High School strives to maintain a supportive community atmosphere while meeting the educational requirements of the state of Michigan. Its commitment to the local community is central to its identity, as it works to ensure its students graduate with the skills necessary to succeed in a changing world.

For more information, contact Burr Oak High School at (616) 489-5534 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.