High Schools in Kingsley Area Schools

Summary:

Kingsley Area Schools is home to one exceptional high school, Kingsley Area High School, which has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance and student outcomes. This school serves grades 9-12 and is located within the Kingsley Area Schools district in Michigan.

Kingsley Area High School is a standout institution, ranking in the top 50 out of 739 high schools in Michigan for the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores significantly exceed state averages, with 64.8% of 11th graders proficient or better in M-Step/Science and 75.3% proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. Additionally, the school boasts an impressive 82.8% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average, and a relatively low 7.6% dropout rate.

Other key metrics highlight the school's excellence, including a student-teacher ratio of 15.6 and a per-student spending of $13,446, which is higher than the state average. These resources and support contribute to the school's ability to provide a quality education and help its students succeed, even with 38.82% of the student population receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

District Detail

402 Fenton St
Kingsley, MI 49649-9397

(231) 263-5261

SchoolDigger Rank:
67^th of 613 Michigan districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,422

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kingsley Area High School	Public	9-12	7475 Kingsley Rd	Kingsley	49649	Grand Traverse County	Kingsley Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 263-5262	401	26	15.6	37.7%	379 (94.5%)	7 (1.7%)	9 (2.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	90.3	50^th of 739 public high schools	93.2%		66.4	201^st of 743 public high schools	72.9%	151	75.3	40.4	64.8	65.9	$14,368	$814	$13,554

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Traverse City Area Public Schools	8.54 mi	16	156^th
Forest Area Community Schools	8.68 mi	4	516^th
Buckley Community Schools	8.83 mi	1
Woodland School	9.51 mi	1	102^nd
Grand Traverse Academy	9.62 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.