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Kalkaska High School

Public | 9-12 | 451 students

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 29% in 2013.

101 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
78%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 29% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 26% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
60%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 41% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
43%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The MME is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MME test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Reading

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The MME is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MME test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 98% 71%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Black 0% 20%
Hispanic 0% 5%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 49%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 24N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
  • Orchestra
Performing and written arts
  • Drama

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Dale Kasza
Fax number
  • (231) 258-5188

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track
  • Wrestling
  • ice hockey - in a cooperative with 3 other schools
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
  • Orchestra
Performing arts
  • Drama
School leaders can update this information here.

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109 North Birch St
Kalkaska, MI 49646
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Phone: (231) 258-9167

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