Utica High School

uticahigh.uticak12.org/

1,391 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Utica High School, located at 47255 Shelby Road in Utica, Michigan, is the flagship secondary institution of the Utica Community Schools district. As one of the oldest and most established schools in the area, it serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its long-standing tradition of academic rigor and community involvement. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, vocational-technical programs, and specialized academic tracks designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Utica High School is highly active in fostering a well-rounded student experience through a robust selection of extracurricular activities. The school maintains a strong presence in competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs and organizations. Its location in the heart of Shelby Township allows it to act as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a culture of school spirit and pride often associated with its historic "Chieftain" mascot.

1,391

Total Students

77.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Utica High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,113
Hispanic	80
Black	88
Asian	69
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,113 (80.0%)
Black
88 (6.3%)
Hispanic
80 (5.8%)
Asian
69 (5.0%)
Two or More
39 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Utica Community Schools
Phone:	(586)797-2200
Website:	http://uticahigh.uticak12.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	475
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 95

Grade 10 429

Grade 11 424

Grade 12 443