Kalkaska High School

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).

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
Information
TypePublic
MottoBlazing A Trail To Excellence
School districtKalkaska Public Schools
PrincipalChuck Sorentino[1]
Teaching staff22.03 (on a FTE basis)[2]
Grades9-12[2]
Enrollment434 (2018-19)[2]
Student to teacher ratio19.70[2]
Color(s)  Blue
  White[1]
Athletics conferenceLake Michigan Conference[1]
Northern Michigan Football League
NicknameBlazers[1]
RivalElk Rapids High School
YearbookHi-Lites
Websitewww.kpschools.com/vnews/display.v/SEC/Kalkaska%20High%20School

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.[2]

Athletics

The Kalkaska Blazers compete in the Northern Michigan Football League and in the Lake Michigan Conference in all other sports. School colors are blue and white. The following Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) sanctioned sports are offered:[1]

  • 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)

Notable alumni

References
  1. "MHSAA > Schools". www.mhsaa.com. Michigan High School Athletic Association. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Kalkaska High School". nces.ed.gov. US Department of Education. Retrieved June 28, 2020.


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