School Overview
Kalkaska High School, located in Kalkaska, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Kalkaska Public Schools district. Situated in the heart of Northern Michigan, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, offering a variety of core curriculum classes alongside extracurricular opportunities intended to foster student development both inside and outside the classroom.

As part of the broader Kalkaska Public Schools community, the high school focuses on community engagement and the holistic development of its student body. The district utilizes its official website, kpschools.com, as a centralized hub to keep students, parents, and community members informed about school policies, academic calendars, athletic events, and district-wide initiatives. By leveraging local resources and maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding Kalkaska area, the high school strives to create an educational experience that reflects the needs and values of its rural community.
439
Total Students
23.2
Full-Time Teachers
18.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kalkaska High School
Demographic Student Count
White399
Hispanic19
Black8
Asian2
Two or More10
American Indian1
  • White
    399 (90.9%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (4.3%)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.3%)
  • Black
    8 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    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: Kalkaska Public Schools
Phone: (231)258-9167
Website: http://www.kpschools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 189
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19
Grades Taught
Grade 9 106
Grade 10 123
Grade 11 96
Grade 12 114

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kalkaska High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9106
Grade 10123
Grade 1196
Grade 12114
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kalkaska High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22551.3%
Male21448.7%