Kalkaska High School vs. Forest Area High School
Should you attend Kalkaska High School or Forest Area High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Forest Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 449 students in grades 9-12, Kalkaska High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 158 students in grades 9-12, Forest Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
449 students
158 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1247 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1480 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
21-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
21-39%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
105
32
Grade 10 Students
139
43
Grade 11 Students
101
50
Grade 12 Students
104
33
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
90%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
