Byron Area High School

byron.k12.mi.us

236 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Byron Area High School, located in Byron, Michigan, serves as the central secondary educational hub for the Byron Area Schools district. As a community-focused institution, the high school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The school offers a standard comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Byron Area High School encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which are integral to the school’s culture. By prioritizing a supportive relationship between faculty and students, the school aims to cultivate a sense of school spirit and community responsibility. The district’s dedication to student growth is reflected in its efforts to integrate modern educational resources while maintaining the close-knit, small-town atmosphere characteristic of the Byron area.

236

Total Students

11.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Byron Area High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	4
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	4

White
221 (93.6 %)
Two or More
6 (2.5 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.7 %)
American Indian
4 (1.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Byron Area Schools
Phone:	(810)266-4620
Website:	http://byron.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 62

Grade 10 62

Grade 11 45

Grade 12 67