School Overview
Paw Paw High School is a public secondary institution located in Paw Paw, Michigan, serving as the flagship high school for the Paw Paw Public Schools district. Situated along Red Arrow Highway, the school serves the surrounding community by providing a comprehensive educational program designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a balanced approach to student development, incorporating a mix of rigorous academic coursework, extracurricular activities, and community engagement.

As part of the broader Paw Paw Public Schools system, the high school benefits from a focused commitment to fostering student growth and local pride. Students at Paw Paw have access to a variety of sports programs, clubs, and elective opportunities that aim to nurture individual interests and talents outside of the traditional classroom setting. For parents, students, and community members seeking detailed information regarding the school’s academic calendar, administrative policies, or district initiatives, the official website at [www.ppps.org](http://www.ppps.org) serves as the primary hub for communication and resources.
692
Total Students
36.8
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paw Paw High School
Demographic Student Count
White602
Hispanic50
Black7
Asian6
Two or More24
American Indian3
  • White
    602 (87.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    50 (7.2 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (3.5 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (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: Paw Paw Public School District
Phone: (269)415-5600
Website: http://www.ppps.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 692
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 158
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 175
Grade 10 168
Grade 11 161
Grade 12 188

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Paw Paw High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9175
Grade 10168
Grade 11161
Grade 12188
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Paw Paw High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female34950.4%
Male34349.6%