School Overview
Kalkaska High School, located in Kalkaska, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Kalkaska Public Schools district. Situated in the heart of Northern Michigan, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, offering a variety of core curriculum classes alongside extracurricular opportunities intended to foster student development both inside and outside the classroom.

As part of the broader Kalkaska Public Schools community, the high school focuses on community engagement and the holistic development of its student body. The district utilizes its official website, kpschools.com, as a centralized hub to keep students, parents, and community members informed about school policies, academic calendars, athletic events, and district-wide initiatives. By leveraging local resources and maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding Kalkaska area, the high school strives to create an educational experience that reflects the needs and values of its rural community.
449
Total Students
24.2
Full-Time Teachers
18.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kalkaska High School
Demographic Student Count
White405
Hispanic20
Black5
Asian3
Two or More12
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    405 (90.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (4.5 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • 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: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Kalkaska Public Schools
Phone: (231)258-9167
Website: http://www.kpschools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 189
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19
Grades Taught
Grade 9 105
Grade 10 139
Grade 11 101
Grade 12 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kalkaska High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9105
Grade 10139
Grade 11101
Grade 12104
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kalkaska High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22650.3%
Male22349.7%