North Central Area Senior High School

North Central Area Senior High School is a regular public high school located in the remote rural area of POWERS, Michigan. Serving students from ninth through twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 89 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1 with five full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The academic performance at North Central Area Senior High School shows that while it ranks in the 54th percentile among Michigan schools, there is room for improvement.

The school’s MySchoolScout rating stands at 5.6 out of 10, and its state ranking is #1458 out of 3204 schools. In terms of proficiency rates, students perform well in ELA/Reading with 80% achieving proficiency or above, while the Math scores indicate a focus on further development with 40% reaching proficiency. North Central Area Senior High School sits in an area where community ties are strong and support for local education is evident.

The school’s setting offers a unique rural environment that can foster close-knit relationships between students, teachers, and families.

With an enrollment of 89 students, North Central Area Senior High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, North Central Area Senior High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.