Forest Park School District (Michigan)
Michigan school district
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Forest Park School District is a Public School District in Iron County in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The district covers serves a population of 4,320[2] across approximately 640 square miles, including the townships of Crystal Falls, Hematite, Mansfield, and Mastodon as well as the towns of Amasa, Alpha, and Crystal Falls.[3] The school serves approximately 450 pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade students, who receive instruction in one building from 30 teachers for a student-teacher ratio of 14:1 as of 2019.[4] As of 2022, the School District superintendent is Christy Larson.[5]
| Forest Park School District | |
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| Address | |
801 Forest Pkwy
, Iron County, Michigan, 49920United States | |
| Coordinates | 46.0965851°N 88.3387862°W |
| District information | |
| Type | Public school district |
| Motto | Where every child has a chance to shine. |
| Grades | PK-12 |
| Superintendent | Michelle Thomson |
| School board | 7 members |
| Accreditation | Michigan Department of Education |
| Schools | Forest Park School |
| NCES District ID | 2611190[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Enrollment | 450 |
| Teachers | 30 |
| Staff | 20 |
| Student–teacher ratio | 14:1 |
| Athletic conference | MHSAA |
| District mascot | Trojans |
| Colors | Red and black |
| Other information | |
| Website | fptrojans.org |
Demographics
Recognition
In 2014, the school district was placed in the top 9% of American high schools by US News and World Report, highlighting their above-average graduation rate.[7]
In 2016, the Michigan Education Finance Study recognized Forest Park as one of 58 school districts in Michigan that reached above average academic standards to become "A Notably Successful School in Michigan."[8]