OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School

www.owengage.org

69 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Owendale-Gagetown Jr./Sr. High School, located in the village of Owendale, Michigan, serves as the central educational hub for the Owendale-Gagetown Area School District. As a small, rural institution, the school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students in grades 7 through 12 receive personalized attention from faculty and staff. The district emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, aiming to prepare its students for both post-secondary academic pursuits and the local workforce.

In addition to its core curriculum, the school integrates technology and extracurricular opportunities to provide a well-rounded experience despite its modest size. By maintaining a focus on individual student growth and community engagement, Owendale-Gagetown strives to uphold strong academic standards while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of a rural school district. For those looking for more specific information regarding their academic programs, athletic schedules, or district policies, the school maintains an updated web presence at http://www.owengage.org.

Total Students

6.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Two or More	5

White
61 (88.4%)
Two or More
5 (7.2%)
Hispanic
2 (2.9%)
Black
1 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Owendale-Gagetown Area School District
Phone:	(989)678-4141
Website:	http://www.owengage.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	69
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 8

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 14

Grade 9 14

Grade 10 14

Grade 11 4

Grade 12 9