Covert High School

www.covertpublicschools.org

103 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Covert High School is a public secondary institution located in Covert, Michigan, serving as a central part of the Covert Public Schools district. Situated along the M-140 highway, the school operates within a small, rural community setting. It is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness, emphasizing both core curriculum requirements and a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its local student population.

As part of a smaller school district, Covert High School often focuses on fostering close relationships between faculty and students, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school emphasizes character development and academic achievement, aiming to engage students through various educational initiatives and community-oriented activities. For those seeking specific information regarding current course catalogs, extracurricular opportunities, or administrative policies, the district’s official website serves as the primary resource for updates and school-related communications.

103

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Covert High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	65
Black	20
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
65 (63.1 %)
Black
20 (19.4 %)
White
12 (11.7 %)
Two or More
5 (4.9 %)
American Indian
1 (1.0 %)

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:	Covert Public Schools
Phone:	(269)764-3711
Website:	http://www.covertpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	103
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 34

Grade 10 26

Grade 11 26

Grade 12 17