Big Rapids High School

www.brps.org

714 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Big Rapids High School, located at 21175 15 Mile Rd in Big Rapids, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Big Rapids Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus is integrated into the broader Big Rapids community, fostering a local identity rooted in the values of the surrounding Mecosta County area.

Beyond its core curriculum, Big Rapids High School offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to develop well-rounded students, including athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives. As part of the Big Rapids Public Schools system, the high school benefits from the district's collaborative resources and focus on student-centered learning. Those interested in specific academic calendars, athletics schedules, or district policies can find detailed information on their official website at [www.brps.org](http://www.brps.org).

714

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Rapids High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	638
Hispanic	15
Black	29
Asian	6
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
638 (89.4 %)
Black
29 (4.1 %)
Two or More
24 (3.4 %)
Hispanic
15 (2.1 %)
Asian
6 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Big Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(231)796-7651
Website:	http://www.brps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	714
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 9 209

Grade 10 190

Grade 11 172

Grade 12 143