WHITTEMOREPRESCOTT JRSR HIGH SCHOOL
WhittemorePrescott JrSr High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools school district, located in WHITTEMORE, MI with about 365 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 19 teachers, WhittemorePrescott JrSr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Whittemore-Prescott Jr/Sr High School, located in Whittemore, Michigan, serves as the secondary education hub for the Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools district. As a combined junior and senior high facility, the school provides a comprehensive academic program designed to transition students from middle school through their graduation requirements, preparing them for post-secondary education or the workforce. The school emphasizes a community-focused learning environment, leveraging its small-town setting to foster close relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding families.
In addition to its core academic curriculum, the school offers various extracurricular opportunities and athletic programs intended to support the well-rounded development of its students. The administration maintains a commitment to the district’s mission of student success, utilizing digital platforms—such as their website—to keep parents and the community informed about academic calendars, school policies, and district news. By integrating traditional instruction with local school spirit, Whittemore-Prescott Jr/Sr High aims to provide a stable, supportive educational experience for the youth of the Whittemore area.
For more information, contact WhittemorePrescott JrSr High School at (989) 756-2400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WHITTEMORE, MI 48770-9301
(989) 756-2400
http://wpas.net
WHITTEMOREPRESCOTT JRSR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WHITTEMORE, MI with about 365 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools
- Total Students:
- 365
- Teachers:
- 19.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance 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 365 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHITTEMOREPRESCOTT JRSR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.