Birch Run High School

www.birchrunschools.org

573 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Birch Run High School, located in Birch Run, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Birch Run Area Schools district. Situated on Church Street, the school is central to its community, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The district emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school is known for its strong community ties and active school spirit, often referred to as the "Panthers." Beyond core academic subjects, the high school offers students access to athletics, clubs, and elective programs intended to foster well-rounded development. By integrating community-based values with traditional educational standards, Birch Run High School strives to maintain a small-town atmosphere while equipping its student body with the necessary skills to navigate an evolving global landscape.

573

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Birch Run High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	493
Hispanic	44
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	21
American Indian	5

White
493 (86.0 %)
Hispanic
44 (7.7 %)
Two or More
21 (3.7 %)
Black
9 (1.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Birch Run Area Schools
Phone:	(989)624-9392
Website:	http://www.birchrunschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 9 145

Grade 10 147

Grade 11 124

Grade 12 156

Ungraded 1