Fort Gratiot Middle School

3985 KEEWAHDIN RD
FORT GRATIOT, MI 48059

www.phasd.us/our_schools/fort_gratiot_middle_school

533 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fort Gratiot Middle School, located in Fort Gratiot, Michigan, is a key component of the Port Huron Area School District. Serving students in the northern portion of the district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle-level education that bridges the gap between elementary schooling and high school. The facility is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for early adolescents.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for future success through a variety of core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities. By leveraging the resources of the Port Huron Area School District, Fort Gratiot Middle School emphasizes student engagement, technological integration, and community involvement. Their educational approach aims to cultivate a supportive culture where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and contribute positively to their school community.

533

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Gratiot Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	478
Hispanic	18
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	27
American Indian	3

White
478 (89.7%)
Two or More
27 (5.1%)
Hispanic
18 (3.4%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Port Huron Area School District
Phone:	(810)984-6544
Website:	http://www.phasd.us/our_schools/fort_gratiot_middle_school
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 6 182

Grade 7 162

Grade 8 189