PENTWATER PUBLIC SCHOOL

Pentwater Public School is a Title I public school that is part of the Pentwater Public School District school district, located in PENTWATER, MI with about 280 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 17 teachers, Pentwater Public School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Pentwater Public School, located at 600 Park Street in Pentwater, Michigan, serves as a central hub for education in its small, close-knit coastal community. Known for its intimate size, the district prides itself on fostering a supportive "small-town" atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention, smaller class sizes, and strong relationships between faculty, staff, and families. The school typically serves students from preschool through 12th grade on a unified campus, creating a unique K-12 environment that allows for long-term mentorship and a seamless educational transition for local youth.

Beyond the classroom, Pentwater Public School is deeply integrated into the local community, often leveraging the unique geography of the Lake Michigan shoreline to enrich the student experience. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and community service. By maintaining a focus on academic achievement and individual character development, the district aims to provide a high-quality, inclusive education that reflects the values and spirit of the Pentwater area.

For more information, contact Pentwater Public School at (231) 869-4100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 PARK ST
PENTWATER, MI 49449-9597
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PENTWATER PUBLIC SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PENTWATER, MI with about 280 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
280
Teachers:
17.38
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 280 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PENTWATER PUBLIC SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.0%
Hispanic/Latino
9.3%
Two or more races
5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
52.9%
Male
47.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.