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High school in Kalkaska, Michigan, United States
Kalkaska High School
Main entrance along N. Birch Street
Address
109 North Birch Street
Kalkaska, Michigan 49646
United States
Coordinates44°44′10″N 85°11′07″W / 44.7361°N 85.1853°W / 44.7361; -85.1853
Information
TypePublic
MottoBlazing A Trail To Excellence
School districtKalkaska Public Schools
PrincipalStacy Short
Teaching staff24.20 (on an FTE basis)
Grades9-12
Enrollment449 (2022-2023)
Student to teacher ratio18.55
Color(s)  Blue
  White
Athletics conferenceNorthern Shores Conference
Independent (football only)
NicknameBlazers
YearbookHi-Lites
Websitewww.kpschools.com/vnews/display.v/SEC/Kalkaska%20High%20School
Student assessments
2021–22 school
year Change vs.
prior year
M-STEP 11th grade proficiency rates
(Science / Social Studies)
Advanced %19.1 / ≤5
Proficient %32.6 / –
PR. Proficient %11.2 / 57.3
Not Proficient %37.1 / 9.0
Average test scores
SAT Total950.1 (Decrease −23.5)

Kalkaska High School is a public high school located in Kalkaska, Michigan. It is part of Kalkaska Public Schools, which, in turn, is part of the larger Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District (TBAISD).

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 434 students enrolled in 2018-19 was:

  • Male - 51.6%
  • Female - 48.4%
  • Native American/Alaskan - 0.5%
  • Asian - 0.5%
  • Black - 0.9%
  • Hispanic - 2.5%
  • White - 94.5%
  • Multiracial - 1.1%

56.0% of the students were eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch.

Athletics

The Kalkaska Blazers compete in the Northern Shores Conference in all sports except football, which is an Independent. School colors are blue and white. The following Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) sanctioned sports are offered:

  • Baseball (boys)
  • Basketball (boys and girls)
  • Cross country (boys and girls)
  • Football (boys)
  • Golf (boys and girls)
  • Ice hockey (boys)
  • Soccer (boys and girls)
  • Softball (girls)
  • Track and field (boys and girls)
  • Volleyball (girls)
  • Wrestling (boys)
  • Powerlifting (boys and girls)
  • Cheerleading (boys and girls)

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Kalkaska High School". nces.ed.gov. US Department of Education. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  2. ^ "MHSAA > Schools". www.mhsaa.com. Michigan High School Athletic Association. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  3. ^ "MI School Data Annual Education Report". MI School Data. Retrieved 2023-01-10.



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