DETOUR HIGH SCHOOL

DeTour High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the DeTour Area Schools school district, located in DE TOUR VILLAGE, MI with about 55 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 6 teachers, DeTour High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

DeTour High School, located in the remote and scenic De Tour Village, Michigan, serves as a vital educational anchor for the eastern Upper Peninsula. Operating under the DeTour Area Schools district, the school is known for its small-town atmosphere and tight-knit community feel. By leveraging its location near the St. Marys River, the school often integrates its unique geographical setting into its identity, emphasizing a supportive environment where students benefit from personalized attention and strong relationships with faculty and staff.

Academically, DeTour High School strives to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for both post-secondary education and the workforce, despite the challenges of serving a rural population. Through its affiliation with the Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District (EUPISD), the school is able to offer students access to various shared resources, vocational programs, and extracurricular opportunities that might otherwise be unavailable in a smaller district. The school remains dedicated to fostering academic growth while maintaining the traditions and values of its close-knit island-adjacent community.

For more information, contact DeTour High School at (906) 297-2011 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.