Baraga School

Baraga Area Schools
210 LYONS ST
BARAGA, MI 49908
324 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Baraga Area Schools, located in Baraga, Michigan, serves as a central educational hub for the local community in the Upper Peninsula. The district is committed to providing a comprehensive K-12 education that focuses on academic growth, student well-being, and community engagement. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the school aims to prepare its students for future success in both higher education and the workforce, while often integrating the unique cultural and geographic heritage of the region into its educational approach.

The district prides itself on maintaining a close-knit school environment where faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention for each student. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic resources, Baraga Area Schools strives to cultivate well-rounded individuals. By focusing on collaboration between parents, teachers, and the community, the school works to ensure that every student has the tools and opportunities necessary to thrive in an evolving global landscape.
324
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    160 (49.4%)
  • American Indian
    148 (45.7%)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.1%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.6%)
  • Black
    2 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Baraga Area Schools
Phone: (906)353-6661
Website: http://baragaschools.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 205
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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
Kindergarten 43
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 25
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 23
Grade 7 26
Grade 8 15
Grade 9 36
Grade 10 18
Grade 11 20
Grade 12 19
Gender Ratio
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L'Anse Area Schools
490 Students
201 N 4TH ST
LANSE, MI 49946 (2.6 miles away)
Other K - 12th