Malcolm High School

mhs.saultschools.org/

71 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Malcolm High School, located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, serves as the district’s alternative education facility. Designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment, the school caters to students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to their high school education. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the faculty focuses on helping students overcome academic or personal challenges to ensure they remain on track for graduation.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with the broader Sault Ste. Marie Area Public Schools system, emphasizing core academic requirements while fostering an inclusive community atmosphere. Beyond traditional coursework, Malcolm High School places a strong emphasis on credit recovery and social-emotional growth, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary for post-secondary success. Through its commitment to individualized support, the school serves as a vital resource for students seeking a path to success outside the conventional classroom setting.

Total Students

5.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Malcolm High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	32

White
36 (50.7%)
American Indian
32 (45.1%)
Hispanic
1 (1.4%)
Black
1 (1.4%)
Two or More
1 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools
Phone:	(906)635-6638
Website:	http://mhs.saultschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 3

Grade 10 11

Grade 11 28

Grade 12 29