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Kalkaska High School vs. Forest Area High School

Should you attend Kalkaska High School or Forest Area High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Kalkaska High School
109 N Birch St
Kalkaska, MI 49646
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Forest Area High School
7661 Shippy Rd Sw
Fife Lake, MI 49633
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Forest Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 466 students in grades 9-12, Kalkaska High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 172 students in grades 9-12, Forest Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
466 students
172 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kalkaska High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Forest Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kalkaska High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Forest Area High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kalkaska High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Forest Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kalkaska High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kalkaska School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Forest Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Forest Area Community Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1247 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#1480 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kalkaska High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Forest Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in MI)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kalkaska High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kalkaska School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Forest Area Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in MI)
40-59%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kalkaska High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kalkaska School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Forest Area Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in MI)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kalkaska High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kalkaska School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Forest Area Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 50% in MI)
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kalkaska High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kalkaska School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Forest Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Forest Area Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kalkaska High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Forest Area High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
129
53
Grade 10 Students
109
28
Grade 11 Students
123
40
Grade 12 Students
105
51

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kalkaska High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kalkaska School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Forest Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Forest Area Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kalkaska High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kalkaska School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Forest Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Forest Area Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kalkaska High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kalkaska School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Forest Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Forest Area Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kalkaska High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kalkaska School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Forest Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Forest Area Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
90%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kalkaska High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kalkaska School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Forest Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Forest Area Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kalkaska High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kalkaska School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Forest Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Forest Area Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.19
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kalkaska High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kalkaska School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Forest Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Forest Area Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kalkaska High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kalkaska School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Forest Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Forest Area Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kalkaska High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kalkaska School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Forest Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Forest Area Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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