Westwood High School

www.nice.k12.mi.us

383 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Westwood High School is a public secondary school located in Ishpeming, Michigan, serving as part of the NICE Community School District. Situated in the Upper Peninsula, the school provides a comprehensive educational program for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and community integration. As a central hub for the district, Westwood emphasizes preparing students for post-secondary success through a variety of core curriculum offerings and elective pathways.

Beyond its academic mission, the school fosters a supportive environment that reflects the close-knit culture of the Ishpeming area. Students at Westwood have access to a range of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities, which are designed to build leadership skills and school spirit. By prioritizing both educational standards and student well-being, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body ready to contribute effectively to their local community and beyond.

383

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	7
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	8
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	3

White
349 (91.1%)
American Indian
11 (2.9%)
Two or More
8 (2.1%)
Hispanic
7 (1.8%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (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:	NICE Community School District
Phone:	(906)485-1023
Website:	http://www.nice.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 76

Grade 10 93

Grade 11 96

Grade 12 116

Ungraded 2