Forest Area Community Schools

Located at 7741 Shippy Rd SW in Fife Lake, Michigan, Forest Area Community Schools serves as an active, traditional public school district nestled in a distant rural setting near the Traverse City metropolitan area. The district operates three schools providing a complete continuum of public education from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Serving a close-knit community, the district educates 493 students across its elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. Through its dedicated facilities and accessible community network, Forest Area Community Schools offers a stable, comprehensive learning environment tailored to the needs of families throughout Northern Michigan.

The district's student body features a balanced demographic makeup, comprised of 251 female and 242 male students, representing a diverse cross-section of the local region that includes White, American Indian, multiracial, Black, and Hispanic learners. To deliver instruction and maintain facilities across its campuses, the district maintains a robust workforce of nearly 144 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes approximately 71 dedicated classroom teachers, over 6 instructional aides, and more than 66 support staff members, ensuring that students benefit from attentive instruction, strong academic guidance, and comprehensive school services.