Saugatuck High School

259 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Saugatuck High School, located in the coastal community of Saugatuck, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Saugatuck Public Schools district. The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, which fosters a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff can provide personalized attention to their students. Despite its modest size, the school emphasizes a robust academic curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, supported by a range of extracurricular activities and athletic programs that promote community involvement and school spirit.

Beyond its academic focus, the school leverages its unique location along the shores of Lake Michigan to offer a distinct educational experience. It is often recognized for maintaining high standards of excellence and for fostering a culture that encourages critical thinking and creativity. By balancing traditional instruction with modern educational tools, Saugatuck High School remains a cornerstone of the community, committed to developing well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute to their local and global communities.

259

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saugatuck High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	32
Asian	5
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
219 (84.6 %)
Hispanic
32 (12.4 %)
Asian
5 (1.9 %)
Two or More
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Saugatuck Public Schools
Phone:	(269)857-2133
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 64

Grade 10 73

Grade 11 59

Grade 12 63