Average
#1539 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 48% in state
Kalkaska High School
High School · Kalkaska Public Schools · Kalkaska, MI
A high school in Kalkaska, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
109 N Birch Street, Kalkaska, MI 49646
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Kalkaska High School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Kalkaska High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,241/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kalkaska), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,188
Median home value
$167,500
Median rent
$712/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49646; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Kalkaska Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kalkaska High School is listed in Kalkaska Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kalkaska High School
Kalkaska High School is a public high school in Kalkaska, MI, part of Kalkaska Public Schools, serving approximately 466 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,539 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kalkaska High School
What grades does Kalkaska High School serve?
Kalkaska High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kalkaska High School?
Kalkaska High School has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalkaska High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalkaska High School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kalkaska High School rank in MI?
Kalkaska High School ranks #1,539 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kalkaska High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kalkaska High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kalkaska High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kalkaska High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Kalkaska High School a charter school?
No, Kalkaska High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kalkaska High School a Title I school?
No, Kalkaska High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kalkaska High School?
52.1% of students at Kalkaska High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 466
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kalkaska County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.4%
- Phone
- (231) 258-9167
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49646)
- 8,573
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49646; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.