Northport Public School

Northport Public School District
104 S WING ST
NORTHPORT, MI 49670
127 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Northport Public School, located in the village of Northport, Michigan, serves as a central hub for the Leelanau Peninsula community. As a small, rural K-12 district, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, leveraging its intimate size to foster close relationships between students, staff, and the local community. The school prides itself on a rigorous academic curriculum complemented by a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics and arts programs, which aim to develop well-rounded students prepared for both higher education and the workforce.

The district is highly regarded for its commitment to providing a supportive, safe, and innovative learning environment. By integrating the unique geography and culture of Northern Michigan into their educational experience, Northport Public School encourages students to engage with their surroundings while maintaining a focus on global citizenship. With a strong emphasis on community involvement and student-centered growth, the school remains a cornerstone of the Northport area, dedicated to empowering its students to achieve their academic and personal potential.
127
Total Students
15.7
Full-Time Teachers
8.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    68 (53.5%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (19.7%)
  • American Indian
    18 (14.2%)
  • Two or More
    15 (11.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.8%)
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: Northport Public School District
Phone: (231)386-5153
Website: http://www.northportps.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 127
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 83
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 10
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 10
Grade 5 8
Grade 6 17
Grade 7 9
Grade 8 7
Grade 9 9
Grade 10 11
Grade 11 8
Grade 12 10
Gender Ratio
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Leland Public School District
421 Students
200 N GRAND AVE
LELAND, MI 49654 (9.8 miles away)
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