Thunder Bay Junior High School

Alpena Public Schools
3500 S THIRD AVE
ALPENA, MI 49707
844 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Thunder Bay Junior High School, located in Alpena, Michigan, serves as a central hub for middle-level education within the Alpena Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional developmental needs of early adolescents. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore their interests through various classroom subjects and extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the broader Alpena Public Schools community, the institution emphasizes community involvement and the use of technology to enhance the learning experience. The school’s mission generally aligns with the district's goal of providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become responsible citizens. Through a combination of core academics, elective offerings, and student-centered support services, Thunder Bay Junior High strives to build a strong educational foundation for the youth of the Alpena area.
844
Total Students
45.7
Full-Time Teachers
18.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    772 (91.5 %)
  • Two or More
    32 (3.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    28 (3.3 %)
  • Black
    7 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Alpena Public Schools
Phone: (989)358-5400
Website: http://www.alpenaschools.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 844
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 473
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 36

* 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 6 281
Grade 7 277
Grade 8 286
Gender Ratio