Kalkaska High School vs. Forest Area High School
Should I attend Kalkaska High School or Forest Area High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Forest Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Kalkaska High School serves 453 students in grades 9-12.
Kalkaska High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Forest Area High School serves 185 students in grades 9-12.
Forest Area High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
453 students
185 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1403 out of 3120 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2284 out of 3120 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
11-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
111
46
Grade 10 Students
110
48
Grade 11 Students
115
42
Grade 12 Students
117
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
92%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.15
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
11%
