Morenci Middle and High School

morenci.k12.mi.us

289 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Morenci Middle and High School, located in Morenci, Michigan, serves as a central hub for secondary education in the local community. Operating under the Morenci Area Schools district, the campus combines middle and high school grade levels into a singular educational environment, allowing for a cohesive transition for students as they progress through their formative years. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal development, providing a curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce.

Beyond core academic instruction, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services. As a staple of the Morenci community, the school focuses on creating an engaging, safe, and collaborative atmosphere that reflects the small-town values of the surrounding area. Through their official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources regarding district policies, academic calendars, and ongoing community events.

289

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morenci Middle and High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	31
Black	1
Two or More	10

White
247 (85.5 %)
Hispanic
31 (10.7 %)
Two or More
10 (3.5 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Morenci Area Schools
Phone:	(517)458-7501
Website:	http://morenci.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 39

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 38

Grade 9 55

Grade 10 47

Grade 11 39

Grade 12 40