Tri County Senior High School

Tri County Area Schools
21338 KENDAVILLE RD
HOWARD CITY, MI 49329
473 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Tri County Senior High School, located in Howard City, Michigan, serves as the central high school for the Tri County Area Schools district. Situated in a rural community, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth among its students. The institution provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and opportunities for extracurricular involvement, all aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, leveraging its position within the community to encourage student engagement and school spirit. Through its official website, the district highlights a commitment to transparency, communication with families, and the integration of technology in the classroom. By focusing on a well-rounded education, Tri County Senior High strives to equip its student body with the critical thinking skills and character development necessary to navigate their future endeavors effectively.
473
Total Students
26.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    417 (88.2%)
  • Hispanic
    30 (6.3%)
  • Two or More
    18 (3.8%)
  • Black
    3 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: Tri County Area Schools
Phone: (231)937-4338
Website: http://www.tricountyschools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 149
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 9 107
Grade 10 133
Grade 11 117
Grade 12 116
Gender Ratio