Bear Lake High School

Bear Lake Schools
7748 CODY ST
BEAR LAKE, MI 49614
133 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Bear Lake High School, located in the small, rural community of Bear Lake, Michigan, serves as a central hub for the local K-12 district. Situated near the shores of Lake Michigan, the school is known for its intimate, close-knit environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and personalized attention between students and faculty. As a public institution, it strives to provide a comprehensive education that prepares students for both higher education and the regional workforce, maintaining strong ties to the surrounding community.

The school places a significant emphasis on fostering a supportive culture where students are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and academic clubs. Because of its location in a smaller school district, Bear Lake High School is often characterized by a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. It serves as a vital educational pillar for the Bear Lake area, focusing on academic growth and social development within a quiet, scenic setting.
133
Total Students
6.1
Full-Time Teachers
21.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    107 (80.5%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (14.3%)
  • Two or More
    4 (3.0%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.5%)
  • Black
    1 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bear Lake Schools
Phone: (231)864-3133
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 74
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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
Grade 7 25
Grade 8 21
Grade 9 38
Grade 10 9
Grade 11 24
Grade 12 16
Gender Ratio