TriTownship School

Rapid River Public Schools
10070 US HIGHWAY 2
RAPID RIVER, MI 49878
243 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Tri-Township School, located in Rapid River, Michigan, serves as the heart of the local community, operating as a small, rural public school district. It provides a comprehensive educational environment that encompasses grades K-12, focusing on fostering close-knit relationships between students, staff, and families. Because of its size, the school is able to offer a personalized learning experience where students benefit from individualized attention and a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes both academic growth and social development.

The school is deeply integrated into the Upper Peninsula landscape, often emphasizing extracurricular activities and athletic programs that build community spirit. By maintaining a student-centered approach, Tri-Township School aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education or the workforce while upholding the values of a small-town school system. Its official website, rapidriver.k12.mi.us, serves as a primary resource for parents and community members to stay informed about academic calendars, administrative policies, and upcoming school events.
243
Total Students
18.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    191 (78.6%)
  • Two or More
    44 (18.1%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.6%)
  • Black
    2 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8%)
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: Rapid River Public Schools
Phone: (906)474-6411
Website: http://www.rapidriver.k12.mi.us
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 97
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 20
Grade 1 12
Grade 2 18
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 19
Grade 7 18
Grade 8 19
Grade 9 19
Grade 10 27
Grade 11 15
Grade 12 18
Gender Ratio