Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School
306 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area K-12 School is a small, unified public school district located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Serving the communities of Dollar Bay and Tamarack City, the school is unique for its K-12 structure, which houses all grade levels—from kindergarten through high school—within a single facility. This integrated environment fosters a tight-knit "family" atmosphere, allowing for strong relationships between students, staff, and the local community, as well as unique mentorship opportunities between older and younger students.
The school places a strong emphasis on providing a personalized educational experience, utilizing its small size to ensure that students receive individualized attention and support. Despite its remote location, the district strives to offer a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, blending traditional academic standards with extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-focused programs. By prioritizing a supportive and collaborative culture, the Dollar Bay-Tamarack City school system serves as a central hub for student growth and community engagement in the Keweenaw Peninsula.
The school places a strong emphasis on providing a personalized educational experience, utilizing its small size to ensure that students receive individualized attention and support. Despite its remote location, the district strives to offer a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, blending traditional academic standards with extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-focused programs. By prioritizing a supportive and collaborative culture, the Dollar Bay-Tamarack City school system serves as a central hub for student growth and community engagement in the Keweenaw Peninsula.
306
Total Students
20.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 293 |
| Hispanic | 11 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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White293 (95.8 %)
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Hispanic11 (3.6 %)
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Two or More2 (0.7 %)
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: | Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools |
| Phone: | (906)482-5812 |
| Website: | http://www.dollarbay.k12.mi.us |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 306 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 20.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 139 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 38 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
19
Grade 1
16
Grade 2
21
Grade 3
13
Grade 4
22
Grade 5
31
Grade 6
26
Grade 7
23
Grade 8
23
Grade 9
32
Grade 10
26
Grade 11
24
Grade 12
30
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 19 |
| Grade 1 | 16 |
| Grade 2 | 21 |
| Grade 3 | 13 |
| Grade 4 | 22 |
| Grade 5 | 31 |
| Grade 6 | 26 |
| Grade 7 | 23 |
| Grade 8 | 23 |
| Grade 9 | 32 |
| Grade 10 | 26 |
| Grade 11 | 24 |
| Grade 12 | 30 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 160 | 52.3% |
| Male | 146 | 47.7% |
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