Suttons Bay Senior High School

Suttons Bay Public Schools
500 S ELM ST
SUTTONS BAY, MI 49682
125 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Suttons Bay Senior High School, located in the scenic village of Suttons Bay, Michigan, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Leelanau Peninsula. As part of the Suttons Bay Public Schools district, the high school is known for fostering a close-knit community environment where educators prioritize personalized attention and student success. The school balances a traditional academic curriculum with opportunities for extracurricular involvement, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and diverse career pathways in a supportive, rural setting.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Suttons Bay High School is often recognized for its connection to the unique cultural and natural landscape of Northern Michigan. The school district places an emphasis on community engagement and prides itself on small class sizes that encourage strong student-teacher relationships. By integrating modern learning tools with a commitment to the well-being and development of the "whole student," the institution strives to provide a comprehensive high school experience that reflects the values and aspirations of the Suttons Bay community.
125
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    56 (44.8%)
  • Hispanic
    29 (23.2%)
  • American Indian
    24 (19.2%)
  • Two or More
    14 (11.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.8%)
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: Suttons Bay Public Schools
Phone: (231)271-8604
Website: http://www.suttonsbayschools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 63
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 30
Grade 10 32
Grade 11 27
Grade 12 36
Gender Ratio