For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 607 students in Kalkaska County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Kalkaska County, MI are Kalkaska High School and Forest Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kalkaska County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Kalkaska County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public high schools.
Kalkaska County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Michigan average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kalkaska High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Kalkaska County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kalkaska High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
109 N Birch St
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-9167
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-9167
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7661 Shippy Rd Sw
Fife Lake, MI 49633
(231) 369-2884
Fife Lake, MI 49633
(231) 369-2884
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Kalkaska County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kalkaska Alternative Program Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
109 N Birch Street
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-5140
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-5140
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
South Boardman Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
5210 Boardman Rd Sw
Fife Lake, MI 49633
(231) 369-2841
Fife Lake, MI 49633
(231) 369-2841
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kalkaska County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Kalkaska County, MI include Kalkaska High School and Forest Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kalkaska County?
2 public high schools are located in Kalkaska County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kalkaska County?
Kalkaska County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Kalkaska County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kalkaska County include: Forest Area High School vs. Kalkaska High School, Kalkaska High School vs. Forest Area High School
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