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Forest Area High School — School Calendar 2026-27
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FIFE LAKE, MI 49633
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Upcoming Events
Aug
24
Mon
First Day of School - All K-12 Students AM OnlyEvent
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Aug
28
Fri
Ice Cream SocialEvent
Aug
31
Mon
Cheer/Pom/DanceEvent
Sep
1
Tue
Board of Education MeetingEvent
Sep
4
Fri
No School - Friday Before Labor DayHoliday
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
Sep
7
Mon
No School - Labor DayHoliday
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School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
172
Student:Teacher
17.2:1
Locale
Rural
District
Forest Area Community SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
58.1%
Phone
(231)369-2884School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
40-49%
Math Proficiency
<=10%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
Chronic Absenteeism
34.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Dual Enrollment
20 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
30 test takers
Athletics
6 sports, 9 teams
81 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.7:1
Near average in MITechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
486
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
11.42
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Social Workers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,200
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,619
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$16,674
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 60%Local 24%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$399,664
+1.6% 1yr+43.9% 5yr
Traverse City, MI metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
25.9%
Below 150% poverty line
4.6%
Unemployment rate
7.3%
Uninsured residents
11.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
99
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
99
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
58%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
39 (39%)
Speech/Language Impairment
21 (21%)
Other Health Impairment
18 (18%)
Autism
7 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
6 (6%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
156
Current enrollment
Stable(-4% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Aug 24, 2026
First Day of School - All K-12 Students AM Only
EventFri, Aug 28, 2026
Ice Cream Social
EventMon, Aug 31, 2026
Cheer/Pom/Dance
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | No School - Friday Before Labor Day |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No School - Labor Day |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | First Day for Early Childhood |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | Patriot Day |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Cheer/Pom/Dance |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | All K-12 Students AM Only |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | No School - Yom Kippur |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Fall Picture Day |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples' Day |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | Color Run |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Color Run (Rain Date) |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Enchanted Forest |
| Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | Enchanted Forest (Rain Date) |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | K-5 Students AM Only |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | Halloween |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | Daylight Savings Time Ends |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Election Day |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | No School - Staff PD |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | Picture Re-Take |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | No School - Thanksgiving Recess |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | School Reconvenes |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | No School - Winter Break |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | School Reconvenes |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | High School Students AM Only - Semester Exams |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | All K-12 Students AM Only - End of Semester |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting |
| Sun, Feb 14, 2027 | Valentine's Day |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No School - February Break |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 | School Reconvenes |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | All K-12 Students AM Only |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | Book Buddy Breakfast |
| Sun, Mar 14, 2027 | Daylight Saving Time Starts |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | St. Patrick's Day |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | No School - Good Friday |
| Sun, Mar 28, 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | No School - Spring Break |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | School Reconvenes |
| Tue, Apr 6, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting |
| Tue, Apr 20, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | Earth Day |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | Cinco de Mayo |
| Sun, May 9, 2027 | Mother's Day |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | All K-12 Students AM Only |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Volunteer Breakfast/Assembly |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | No School - Memorial Day |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting |
| Tue, Jun 8, 2027 | High School Students AM Only - Final Exams |
| Thu, Jun 10, 2027 | Last Day of School - All Students AM Only - End of Semester |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 | Board of Education Organizational Meeting |
| Sat, Jun 19, 2027 | Juneteenth |
Showing 70 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Area High School
Enrollment at Forest Area High School stands at 172 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.
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