Illustrative photoMichigan City High School
Grades and ages
Grades 9-12
Enrollment
1531 students
Students per teacher
16.6 per full-time teacher
Tuition
Tuition-free
About Michigan City High School
Michigan City High School is the public high school of Michigan City Area Schools, and our Early College program, launched in 2014, was the first in the region. Up to 100 students a year join this free school-within-a-school, earning high school and college credit together, and families from outside the district, private schools and homeschools may apply. Every student can take AP and dual-credit classes, and an Honors College adds further rigor.
Career-minded students can enter the Compressed Air Academy, where they train on industry-grade air compressors and vacuum systems with local manufacturing partners including Vanair and Sullair. Other career and technical electives meet at the A.K. Smith Career Center, which also houses our Pathways alternative program, and the Great Lakes Virtual Academy offers an online option. District special education services and English learner support are available to students who need them.
The Open Door Adolescent Health Center operates inside our building, and students can stay after school for homework help and activities. Our Wolves compete in the Duneland Athletic Conference, and students choose from clubs, the National Honor Society, yearbook and educational international travel.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Public
- High School (9-12)
Specialties
- Early college
- Dual credit
- Career and technical education
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- School counseling
Programs
Programs at Michigan City High School
Other programs and supports
- School counseling
School facts
Practical details for families
- Students per Teacher
- 16.6 per full-time teacher
- Students with IEPs
- 292 (18% of students)
- Students with 504 Plans
- 19
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Tuition-free
- Tuition-free public school
Enrollment
1,531 students
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