DURAND AREA HIGH SCHOOL

Durand Area High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Durand Area Schools school district, located in DURAND, MI with about 580 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 28 teachers, Durand Area 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.

Durand Area High School, located in Durand, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Durand Area Schools district. Situated on East Monroe Road, the school functions as a community hub for students in the region, offering a traditional high school curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations designed to foster both academic growth and social development.

As part of a smaller school district, Durand Area High School emphasizes a supportive learning environment that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school maintains a digital presence through its official district website, which provides resources for families, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on district policies and upcoming school events.

For more information, contact Durand Area High School at (989) 288-2684 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9575 EAST MONROE RD
DURAND, MI 48429-1356
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DURAND AREA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DURAND, MI with about 580 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
580
Teachers:
28.44
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
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 580 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DURAND AREA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
93.4%
Hispanic/Latino
3.3%
Two or more races
1.7%
Black or African American
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
52.8%
Male
47.2%

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.