Rudyard Area Schools

Rudyard Area Schools
11185 W 2ND ST
RUDYARD, MI 49780
602 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Rudyard Area Schools is a public school district located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, serving the rural community of Rudyard and surrounding areas in Chippewa County. The district operates with a commitment to providing a supportive, small-town educational environment where students receive individualized attention. As a core institution in the community, the district focuses on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, military, or higher education.

The district is known for its strong community involvement and a variety of extracurricular programs that foster school spirit and student engagement. By leveraging resources from the Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District (EUPISD), Rudyard Area Schools offers a balanced curriculum that emphasizes both traditional core subjects and vocational opportunities. The district prides itself on being a tight-knit "Bulldog" community, maintaining a focus on student-centered learning that prepares youth to contribute positively to the unique cultural and economic landscape of Northern Michigan.
602
Total Students
43.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    363 (60.3%)
  • American Indian
    209 (34.7%)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.5%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (1.3%)
  • Black
    7 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Rudyard Area Schools
Phone: (906)478-3771
Website: http://rudyard.eupschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 602
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 350
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 62

* 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 46
Grade 1 39
Grade 2 43
Grade 3 50
Grade 4 57
Grade 5 36
Grade 6 46
Grade 7 45
Grade 8 54
Grade 9 67
Grade 10 38
Grade 11 41
Grade 12 40
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
EUPISD Learning Center
Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD
56 Students
15901 COUNTRY CLUB DR
KINCHELOE, MI 49788 (7.9 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th