School Overview
A.D. Johnston Jr./Sr. High School, located in Bessemer, Michigan, serves as a combined secondary institution for students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the Bessemer Area School District, the school is situated in the western Upper Peninsula and operates with a focus on providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the transition from middle school through high school graduation. The institution is characterized by its small-town setting, which allows for a close-knit academic community where faculty and staff can provide more personalized attention to student growth and development.

Academically, the school emphasizes traditional core subjects while providing various extracurricular opportunities designed to foster well-rounded students. By integrating middle and high school levels within one building, A.D. Johnston creates a unique environment for continuity in instruction and mentorship. The school remains an integral part of the Bessemer community, working in collaboration with the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District (GOISD) to offer resources and programming that prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
169
Total Students
11.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AD Johnston JrSr High School
Demographic Student Count
White150
Hispanic5
Black1
Asian2
Two or More8
American Indian3
  • White
    150 (88.8 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (4.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (3.0 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bessemer Area School District
Phone: (906)667-0413
Website: http://www.goisd.org/bessemer
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 91
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11
Grades Taught
Grade 7 22
Grade 8 22
Grade 9 42
Grade 10 23
Grade 11 31
Grade 12 29

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for AD Johnston JrSr High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 722
Grade 822
Grade 942
Grade 1023
Grade 1131
Grade 1229
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for AD Johnston JrSr High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8147.9%
Male8852.1%