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.
317
Total Students
21.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School
Demographic Student Count
White308
Hispanic6
Black2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    308 (97.2%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.9%)
  • Black
    2 (0.6%)
  • 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: 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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten19
Grade 124
Grade 219
Grade 321
Grade 424
Grade 514
Grade 625
Grade 734
Grade 826
Grade 926
Grade 1025
Grade 1132
Grade 1228
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16652.4%
Male15147.6%