Saranac JrSr High School

www.saranac.k12.mi.us

406 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Saranac Jr/Sr High School, located in Saranac, Michigan, serves as the secondary education hub for the Saranac Community Schools district. The institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to students in grades 7 through 12. By combining middle and high school levels into one facility, the school aims to provide a continuous academic path that emphasizes student growth, character development, and preparation for life after graduation.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic requirements with diverse opportunities for student involvement. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school encourages participation in athletics, extracurricular clubs, and various student organizations, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. For families and community members looking for detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic resources, the district provides updates and insights through their official website at http://www.saranac.k12.mi.us.

406

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saranac JrSr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	362
Hispanic	26
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	11

White
362 (89.2%)
Hispanic
26 (6.4%)
Two or More
11 (2.7%)
Black
6 (1.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Saranac Community Schools
Phone:	(616)642-1100
Website:	http://www.saranac.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
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 7 77

Grade 8 54

Grade 9 66

Grade 10 65

Grade 11 71

Grade 12 73