WhittemorePrescott JrSr High School
260 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Whittemore-Prescott Jr/Sr High School, located in Whittemore, Michigan, serves as the secondary education hub for the Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools district. As a combined junior and senior high facility, the school provides a comprehensive academic program designed to transition students from middle school through their graduation requirements, preparing them for post-secondary education or the workforce. The school emphasizes a community-focused learning environment, leveraging its small-town setting to foster close relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding families.
In addition to its core academic curriculum, the school offers various extracurricular opportunities and athletic programs intended to support the well-rounded development of its students. The administration maintains a commitment to the district’s mission of student success, utilizing digital platforms—such as their website—to keep parents and the community informed about academic calendars, school policies, and district news. By integrating traditional instruction with local school spirit, Whittemore-Prescott Jr/Sr High aims to provide a stable, supportive educational experience for the youth of the Whittemore area.
In addition to its core academic curriculum, the school offers various extracurricular opportunities and athletic programs intended to support the well-rounded development of its students. The administration maintains a commitment to the district’s mission of student success, utilizing digital platforms—such as their website—to keep parents and the community informed about academic calendars, school policies, and district news. By integrating traditional instruction with local school spirit, Whittemore-Prescott Jr/Sr High aims to provide a stable, supportive educational experience for the youth of the Whittemore area.
260
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 224 |
| Hispanic | 14 |
| Black | 4 |
| Two or More | 16 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White224 (86.2%)
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Two or More16 (6.2%)
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Hispanic14 (5.4%)
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Black4 (1.5%)
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American Indian2 (0.8%)
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: | Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools |
| Phone: | (989)756-2501 |
| Website: | http://wpas.net |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 260 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 15.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 187 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 4 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
51
Grade 8
39
Grade 9
48
Grade 10
39
Grade 11
42
Grade 12
41
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 51 |
| Grade 8 | 39 |
| Grade 9 | 48 |
| Grade 10 | 39 |
| Grade 11 | 42 |
| Grade 12 | 41 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 133 | 51.2% |
| Male | 127 | 48.8% |