Superior Central School

Superior Central School District
E2865 STATE RD 94
EBEN JUNCTION, MI 49825
329 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Superior Central School, located in the rural community of Eben Junction, Michigan, serves as the educational hub for the surrounding Alger County area. As a small, K-12 public institution, it is known for providing a close-knit learning environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community. The school plays a vital role in the local culture, often acting as a focal point for extracurricular activities and community engagement in the Upper Peninsula.

Academically and athletically, the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to pursue both their educational and personal goals. Because of its intimate size, the staff is typically able to foster strong relationships with students, creating a unique "small-town" experience that prioritizes individual growth. By maintaining a connection to the heritage of the Upper Peninsula, Superior Central School remains committed to preparing its students for future success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce directly upon graduation.
329
Total Students
15.3
Full-Time Teachers
21.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    291 (88.4%)
  • American Indian
    29 (8.8%)
  • Black
    4 (1.2%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Superior Central School District
Phone: (906)439-5531
Website: http://www.superiorcentralschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 143
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* 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 23
Grade 1 25
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 34
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 19
Grade 6 29
Grade 7 25
Grade 8 19
Grade 9 31
Grade 10 36
Grade 11 31
Grade 12 17
Gender Ratio