Montabella JuniorSenior High

1324 E NORTH COUNTY LINE RD
BLANCHARD, MI 49310

www.montabella.com

383 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Montabella Junior/Senior High School, located in Blanchard, Michigan, serves as the consolidated secondary campus for the Montabella Community Schools district. The school provides a traditional educational environment for students in grades 7 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a mix of core academic requirements, elective opportunities, and career-readiness programs. As a smaller, rural school district, Montabella emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff aim to provide personalized attention and foster strong relationships with their student body.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains an active presence in the community through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and student organizations. By balancing academic rigor with these opportunities for personal growth, Montabella Junior/Senior High strives to equip its students with the skills and character needed to succeed after graduation. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for district events, reflecting the pride and spirit of the Blanchard area.

383

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montabella JuniorSenior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	18
Black	3
Two or More	19
American Indian	3

White
340 (88.8%)
Two or More
19 (5.0%)
Hispanic
18 (4.7%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (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:	Montabella Community Schools
Phone:	(989)427-5175
Website:	http://www.montabella.com
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 6 69

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 54

Grade 9 64

Grade 10 53

Grade 11 52

Grade 12 39