Alpena High School

Alpena Public Schools
3303 S THIRD AVE
ALPENA, MI 49707
1,101 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
Alpena High School, located in Alpena, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Alpena Public Schools district. Situated in the heart of the Northeast Michigan region, the school is known for its expansive campus and its role as a central pillar of the local community. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce, maintaining a long-standing commitment to fostering student success through a variety of instructional programs.

Beyond its core academics, Alpena High School is characterized by a robust extracurricular culture, featuring a wide array of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led organizations. The school plays a vital role in regional school spirit, with its sports teams—known as the Wildcats—serving as a significant focal point for community engagement. By balancing traditional educational standards with modern learning opportunities, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that supports the social, emotional, and academic development of its diverse student body.
1,101
Total Students
50.7
Full-Time Teachers
21.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,028 (93.4 %)
  • Two or More
    43 (3.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (1.3 %)
  • Black
    7 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Alpena Public Schools
Phone: (989)358-5200
Website: http://www.alpenaschools.com
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 1,101
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 590
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 313
Grade 10 270
Grade 11 237
Grade 12 281
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
ACES Academy
Alpena Public Schools
70 Students
3303 S THIRD AVE
ALPENA, MI 49707 (0.0 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th