Calumet High School

Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw

www.clkschools.org

525 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Calumet High School, located in the historic mining town of Calumet, Michigan, serves as a central pillar of the Public Schools of Calumet, Laurium & Keweenaw (CLK). Situated in the heart of the Keweenaw Peninsula, the school embraces the rich cultural and industrial heritage of the Copper Country while focusing on providing a comprehensive modern education. It is known for fostering a tight-knit, community-oriented atmosphere where staff and students work closely to maintain high academic standards and encourage personal growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, Calumet High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs that play a significant role in the local community’s spirit. The school prides itself on preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. By integrating traditional values with evolving academic needs, the district aims to ensure that its students are well-equipped to contribute positively to both the local region and the broader global community.

525

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calumet High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	504
Hispanic	7
Black	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
504 (96.0%)
Two or More
10 (1.9%)
Hispanic
7 (1.3%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw
Phone:	(906)337-0311
Website:	http://www.clkschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 9 118

Grade 10 132

Grade 11 116

Grade 12 159