School Overview
Wm. M. Kelley Secondary School, located in Silver Bay, Minnesota, serves as the primary middle and high school for the Lake Superior School District (ISD 381). Situated along the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior, the school plays a central role in the small, close-knit community of Silver Bay. It provides a comprehensive academic environment designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a range of core curriculum courses, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities typical of a public secondary school in a rural district.

As part of the broader district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that emphasizes student engagement and community involvement. The institution utilizes the district’s integrated resources to provide personalized educational experiences, aiming to bridge the gap between rigorous academic standards and the unique needs of students in the North Shore region. Through its commitment to local education, Wm. M. Kelley Secondary acts as a hub for both academic development and school spirit for the youth of Silver Bay and the surrounding area.
179
Total Students
12.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wm. M. Kelley Secondary
Demographic Student Count
White159
Hispanic3
Black2
Asian1
Two or More11
American Indian3
  • White
    159 (88.8%)
  • Two or More
    11 (6.1%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.7%)
  • Black
    2 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
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: LAKE SUPERIOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
Phone: (218)226-4437
Website: http://www.isd381.k12.mn.us/william-kelley-schools/
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Grade 6 20
Grade 7 29
Grade 8 24
Grade 9 28
Grade 10 30
Grade 11 26
Grade 12 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wm. M. Kelley Secondary
Grade Student Count
Grade 620
Grade 729
Grade 824
Grade 928
Grade 1030
Grade 1126
Grade 1222
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wm. M. Kelley Secondary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female9352%
Male8648%