Bark River-Harris School District

Situated along W471 HWY US 2 41 in Harris, Michigan, the Bark River-Harris School District serves as a vital educational hub for its surrounding rural remote community. Operating as an active, traditional public school system across two school facilities, the district offers a continuous learning pathway spanning from prekindergarten all the way through 12th grade. With a total enrollment of 721 students, the district provides a close-knit, community-centered atmosphere that combines small-town values with comprehensive academic programming designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

The district’s student body of 369 male and 352 female learners reflects a diverse local population, notably featuring a significant American Indian student body of 66 learners alongside 617 White students, 25 multiracial students, and representation from Hispanic, Asian, and Black backgrounds. To ensure student success across all grade levels, Bark River-Harris maintains a substantial operational framework powered by over 170 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 93 full-time equivalent teachers, 11 instructional aides, and 66 support personnel. For parents choosing a supportive learning environment and researchers studying effective rural education models, the district stands out as a well-resourced, community-focused institution.