Black River Public School MiddleHigh

www.BlackRiverPublicSchool.org

Charter School 569 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Black River Public School, located in Holland, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–12. Operating with a focus on a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum, the school emphasizes a liberal arts education that encourages critical thinking, civic responsibility, and academic excellence. Its Middle/High School campus is known for maintaining a structured yet supportive environment that prepares students for the challenges of higher education through a balanced approach to the humanities, sciences, and the arts.

The school is distinct for its commitment to a "classical" philosophy of education, often utilizing a seminar-based approach that encourages active student participation and intellectual discourse. Beyond the classroom, Black River places a strong emphasis on community and character development, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. By integrating high academic expectations with a personalized atmosphere, Black River Public School aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

569

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Black River Public School MiddleHigh
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	137
Black	12
Asian	30
Two or More	51
American Indian	1

White
338 (59.4%)
Hispanic
137 (24.1%)
Two or More
51 (9.0%)
Asian
30 (5.3%)
Black
12 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Black River Public School
Phone:	(616)355-0055
Website:	http://www.BlackRiverPublicSchool.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 80

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 78

Grade 9 91

Grade 10 80

Grade 11 81

Grade 12 82