BURT TOWNSHIP SCHOOL

Burt Township School is a Title I public school that is part of the Burt Township School District school district, located in GRAND MARAIS, MI with about 30 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 5 teachers, Burt Township School has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Burt Township School, located in the remote coastal community of Grand Marais, Michigan, serves as the only public school in the township. Situated on the shores of Lake Superior, the school is uniquely characterized by its isolated, rural setting and its role as a central hub for the local community. It operates as a small K-12 facility, prioritizing highly individualized instruction due to its limited student population, which allows for small class sizes and a close-knit, supportive educational environment.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the academic needs of its students while leveraging its unique location near the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Beyond core academics, Burt Township School emphasizes a community-centered approach, often integrating the area's rich history and natural geography into its programming. As a vital institution in a sparsely populated region, the school serves not just as a place of learning, but as a cornerstone for extracurricular activities and local engagement for families living in the eastern Upper Peninsula.

For more information, contact Burt Township School at (906) 494-2521 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.