SAULT AREA HIGH SCHOOL
Sault Area High School is a public high school that is part of the Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools school district, located in SAULT SAINTE MARIE, MI with about 728 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, Sault Area 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.
Sault Area High School, located in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Eastern Upper Peninsula community. As the main secondary institution for the Sault Ste. Marie Area Public Schools district, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct workforce entry. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a standard curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations that foster leadership and school spirit.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Sault Area High School focuses on the development of the "whole student" by providing a supportive environment shaped by the unique cultural and geographic context of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The school works closely with local partners and the broader EUP educational community to offer resources that help students navigate modern academic challenges. With a focus on fostering both intellectual growth and personal responsibility, the institution remains dedicated to upholding high educational standards for its diverse student body while maintaining strong connections to the local Sault Ste. Marie community.
For more information, contact Sault Area High School at (906) 635-6605 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAULT SAINTE MARIE, MI 49783-3301
(906) 635-6605
SAULT AREA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in SAULT SAINTE MARIE, MI with about 728 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools
- Total Students:
- 728
- Teachers:
- 29.29
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 728 students
- White
- 62.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 35.0%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.