Chelsea High School

750 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chelsea High School, located in Chelsea, Michigan, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Chelsea School District. Situated at 740 North Freer Road, the school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that prioritizes rigorous instruction alongside a strong emphasis on student well-being. The curriculum offers a diverse array of core academic courses, Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, and elective options designed to prepare students for both higher education and various career paths.

Beyond the classroom, Chelsea High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, benefiting from strong parental and civic support. By balancing traditional academic excellence with social-emotional growth, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens equipped to succeed in an evolving global landscape.

750

Total Students

45.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chelsea High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	660
Hispanic	47
Black	4
Asian	6
Two or More	33

White
660 (88.0%)
Hispanic
47 (6.3%)
Two or More
33 (4.4%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)
Black
4 (0.5%)

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:	Chelsea School District
Phone:	(734)433-2201
Website:	http://chelseaschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 9 185

Grade 10 182

Grade 11 196

Grade 12 187