Manistee Middle High School

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687 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Manistee Middle High School, located in Manistee, Michigan, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Manistee Area Public Schools district. Combining middle and high school grades under one facility, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for both post-secondary success and personal growth. The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum complemented by a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, which encourage students to engage actively with their school community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Manistee Middle High School places a strong focus on community connection and preparing students to be productive citizens. With its location near the shores of Lake Michigan, the school leverages its unique regional identity to enhance the student experience. By focusing on modern instructional strategies and student well-being, the institution aims to provide a pathway for every student to achieve their individual goals while building a strong foundation for their future endeavors.

687

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manistee Middle High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	586
Hispanic	32
Black	14
Asian	8
Two or More	22
American Indian	21
Pacific Islander	4

White
586 (85.3 %)
Hispanic
32 (4.7 %)
Two or More
22 (3.2 %)
American Indian
21 (3.1 %)
Black
14 (2.0 %)
Asian
8 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)

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:	Manistee Area Public Schools
Phone:	(231)723-2547
Website:	http://chipslead.org/manistee-middle-high-school/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	687
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 77

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 107

Grade 9 120

Grade 10 109

Grade 11 90

Grade 12 97