Big Bay De Noc School

Big Bay De Noc School District
8928 OO 25 RD
COOKS, MI 49817
176 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Big Bay De Noc School is a small, rural K-12 public school district located in Cooks, Michigan, serving students in the Upper Peninsula. Because of its size, the school fosters a tight-knit, community-oriented environment where students benefit from personalized attention and strong relationships with their teachers. The district is known for its commitment to providing a supportive academic atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and individual growth, often utilizing its unique geographical setting to enhance the learning experience.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school strives to provide a comprehensive education despite its small enrollment numbers. It offers a variety of core academic programs alongside sports and student organizations that help build school spirit and community involvement. By maintaining a focus on small class sizes and a collaborative culture between staff, parents, and students, Big Bay De Noc School functions as a central pillar of the local Cooks area, dedicated to preparing its students for success beyond graduation.
176
Total Students
12.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    100 (56.8 %)
  • American Indian
    32 (18.2 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (17.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (6.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Big Bay De Noc School District
Phone: (906)252-4500
Website: http://www.bigbayschool.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 98
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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
Kindergarten 16
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 19
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 12
Grade 7 17
Grade 8 12
Grade 9 11
Grade 10 13
Grade 11 19
Grade 12 11
Gender Ratio