Wm. M. Kelley Secondary

LAKE SUPERIOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
137 BANKS BLVD
SILVER BAY, MN 55614
173 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Wm. M. Kelley Secondary School, located in Silver Bay, Minnesota, serves as the primary middle and high school for the Lake Superior School District (ISD 381). Situated along the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior, the school plays a central role in the small, close-knit community of Silver Bay. It provides a comprehensive academic environment designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a range of core curriculum courses, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities typical of a public secondary school in a rural district.

As part of the broader district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that emphasizes student engagement and community involvement. The institution utilizes the district’s integrated resources to provide personalized educational experiences, aiming to bridge the gap between rigorous academic standards and the unique needs of students in the North Shore region. Through its commitment to local education, Wm. M. Kelley Secondary acts as a hub for both academic development and school spirit for the youth of Silver Bay and the surrounding area.
173
Total Students
12.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    155 (89.6 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (5.2 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (2.3 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
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: LAKE SUPERIOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
Phone: (218)226-4437
Website: http://www.isd381.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 7 31
Grade 8 31
Grade 9 31
Grade 10 31
Grade 11 27
Grade 12 22
Gender Ratio