North Central Area Senior High School

100 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Central Area Junior/Senior High School, located in Powers, Michigan, serves as a central educational hub for students in the surrounding rural community. Operating as a combined secondary institution, the school provides a streamlined educational experience for students in grades 7 through 12, focusing on fostering academic growth and character development within a tight-knit environment characteristic of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

The school, home to the "Jets," places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs. By integrating junior and senior high curricula, the institution aims to provide continuity in student learning and mentorship opportunities. Those looking for detailed information regarding current academic calendars, district policies, or specific school news can visit their official website at [ncajets.org](http://ncajets.org).

100

Total Students

7.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Central Area Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	2
American Indian	4

White
94 (94.0%)
American Indian
4 (4.0%)
Hispanic
2 (2.0%)

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:	North Central Area Schools
Phone:	(906)497-5226
Website:	http://ncajets.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	100
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 33

Grade 10 26

Grade 11 17

Grade 12 24