Kalkaska High School

Kalkaska High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
109 N Birch St,  Kalkaska, MI
Kalkaska Public Schools
3.6
4.2
466 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Chuck Sorentino
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
C
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
29
Math
26
English
28
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
53.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
228:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
90.2%
Hispanic
4.5%
Two or more races
2.7%
Black
1.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Central Michigan University 108 Students
Ferris State University 101 Students
Michigan State University 98 Students
Grand Valley State University 86 Students
Northwestern Michigan College 83 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 70 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 66 Students
Western Michigan University 51 Students
Northern Michigan University 49 Students
Michigan Technological University 32 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 32 Students
Business 20 Students
Biology 18 Students
Psychology 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Physical Therapy 10 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 10 Students
Radiologic Technician 10 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 10 Students
Elementary Education 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 55 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/24/2025
At Kalkaska High School, I have always felt supported by the faculty. This is the greatest strength of the school.
3.0 Alum
2/22/2024
It wasn't bad but also wasn't good, it was just mid. I liked sports in high school, but kind of despised the school part. Part of that is hating school work, but also just not liking the classes I had to take. My senior year was alright, but my freshman-junior year was not great. Is's a small B school so you'll know pretty much everyone. My parents worked at the school so I was known by everyone which was kind of scary. Sports kept me going at KHS.
5.0 Senior
6/27/2023
My experience at Kalkaska High School was overall pretty okay. I really liked chemistry class and world history class because of my teachers and the information I have retained from them. I would like to see a change in how bullying and discrimination is dealt with because there are so many students that still struggle with both topics.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
1.0 student
4/13/2009
5.0 teacher
3/4/2008
5.0 parent
1/13/2008
5.0 student
11/29/2007

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Kalkaska High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Kalkaska, MI, in the Kalkaska neighborhood, and is served by the Kalkaska Public Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 466 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Kalkaska High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $286,422. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kalkaska Alternative Program, Victory Baptist Academy, Sacred Heart Academy, and more. Learn more about what Kalkaska has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kalkaska High School.

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