Escanaba JuniorSenior High School

www.eskymos.com

1,100 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Escanaba Area Public High School, located in Escanaba, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Operating under the mascot of the "Eskymos," the school is a central hub for the region, emphasizing a commitment to academic achievement, character development, and student engagement. The high school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a robust extracurricular presence that fosters a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. From competitive athletic programs to various student organizations and arts initiatives, Escanaba Area Public High School encourages students to develop well-rounded skills and personal interests. By integrating traditional academic values with modern educational resources, the school strives to provide a supportive environment that reflects the culture and pride of the Upper Peninsula community.

1,100

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Escanaba JuniorSenior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	987
Hispanic	19
Black	9
Asian	8
Two or More	25
American Indian	51
Pacific Islander	1

White
987 (89.7 %)
American Indian
51 (4.6 %)
Two or More
25 (2.3 %)
Hispanic
19 (1.7 %)
Black
9 (0.8 %)
Asian
8 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Escanaba Area Public Schools
Phone:	(906)786-6521
Website:	http://www.eskymos.com
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,100
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	452
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 6 140

Grade 7 154

Grade 8 131

Grade 9 165

Grade 10 162

Grade 11 168

Grade 12 180