Durand Area High School

durand.k12.mi.us

425 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Durand Area High School, located in Durand, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Durand Area Schools district. Situated on East Monroe Road, the school functions as a community hub for students in the region, offering a traditional high school curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations designed to foster both academic growth and social development.

As part of a smaller school district, Durand Area High School emphasizes a supportive learning environment that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school maintains a digital presence through its official district website, which provides resources for families, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on district policies and upcoming school events.

425

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Durand Area High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	12
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
398 (93.6 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.8 %)
Two or More
5 (1.2 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Durand Area Schools
Phone:	(989)288-2684
Website:	http://durand.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 96

Grade 10 115

Grade 11 104

Grade 12 110