OvidElsie High School

Ovid-Elsie Area Schools
8989 E COLONY RD
ELSIE, MI 48831
403 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Ovid-Elsie High School, located in Elsie, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Ovid-Elsie Area Schools district. Situated in a rural community, the school is committed to fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. The district focuses on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path leads to higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce, by offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet diverse student interests and needs.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Ovid-Elsie High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. These programs are intended to build leadership skills, teamwork, and community spirit among the student body. By maintaining a connection to the surrounding rural community and prioritizing a collaborative relationship between staff, parents, and students, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its graduates to be contributing members of society.
403
Total Students
22.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    367 (91.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (6.7 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Ovid-Elsie Area Schools
Phone: (989)834-2271
Website: http://www.ovidelsie.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 126
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 93
Grade 10 91
Grade 11 112
Grade 12 107
Gender Ratio
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