Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School
317 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area K-12 School is a small, unified public school district located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Serving the communities of Dollar Bay and Tamarack City, the school is unique for its K-12 structure, which houses all grade levels—from kindergarten through high school—within a single facility. This integrated environment fosters a tight-knit "family" atmosphere, allowing for strong relationships between students, staff, and the local community, as well as unique mentorship opportunities between older and younger students.
The school places a strong emphasis on providing a personalized educational experience, utilizing its small size to ensure that students receive individualized attention and support. Despite its remote location, the district strives to offer a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, blending traditional academic standards with extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-focused programs. By prioritizing a supportive and collaborative culture, the Dollar Bay-Tamarack City school system serves as a central hub for student growth and community engagement in the Keweenaw Peninsula.
The school places a strong emphasis on providing a personalized educational experience, utilizing its small size to ensure that students receive individualized attention and support. Despite its remote location, the district strives to offer a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, blending traditional academic standards with extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-focused programs. By prioritizing a supportive and collaborative culture, the Dollar Bay-Tamarack City school system serves as a central hub for student growth and community engagement in the Keweenaw Peninsula.
317
Total Students
21.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 308 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| Black | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White308 (97.2%)
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Hispanic6 (1.9%)
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Black2 (0.6%)
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Pacific Islander1 (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: | Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools |
| Phone: | (906)482-5812 |
| Website: | http://www.dbschools.us/ |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 317 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 139 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 38 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
19
Grade 1
24
Grade 2
19
Grade 3
21
Grade 4
24
Grade 5
14
Grade 6
25
Grade 7
34
Grade 8
26
Grade 9
26
Grade 10
25
Grade 11
32
Grade 12
28
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 19 |
| Grade 1 | 24 |
| Grade 2 | 19 |
| Grade 3 | 21 |
| Grade 4 | 24 |
| Grade 5 | 14 |
| Grade 6 | 25 |
| Grade 7 | 34 |
| Grade 8 | 26 |
| Grade 9 | 26 |
| Grade 10 | 25 |
| Grade 11 | 32 |
| Grade 12 | 28 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 166 | 52.4% |
| Male | 151 | 47.6% |
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