Forest Area High School

Forest Area Community Schools
7661 SHIPPY RD SW
FIFE LAKE, MI 49633
156 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Forest Area High School, located in Fife Lake, Michigan, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural community. As part of the Forest Area Community Schools district, the high school focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where faculty can foster close relationships with students. The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum while integrating extracurricular opportunities—such as athletics and clubs—designed to keep students engaged and connected to their peers and the local area.

Beyond core academics, Forest Area High School is deeply integrated into the culture of Northern Michigan, often acting as a focal point for community pride and local events. The school is committed to preparing its students for life after graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. By maintaining a smaller student body, the school aims to provide a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student success, character development, and civic responsibility.
156
Total Students
10.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    150 (96.2%)
  • Black
    3 (1.9%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.3%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.6%)
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: Forest Area Community Schools
Phone: (231)369-2884
Website: http://www.forestarea.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 65
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 43
Grade 10 51
Grade 11 26
Grade 12 36
Gender Ratio