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St. Michael Academy

2225 Summit Park Dr
Petoskey, MI 49770

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Tel: (231) 489-3302

www.stmichaelchesterton.org

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St. Michael Academy in Petoskey, MI serves 29 udents in grades 8 through 12 within a rural community setting.

The co–educational Catholic school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 3:1 with a total of 9 teachers.

The udent body includes approximately 3.5% students of color, reflecting some racial diversity in this rural Michigan high school.

As a rural private high school,. Michael Academy offers secondary education in a low–enrollment environment.

Located near other private schools in the Petoskey area, it provides a focused academic option for families seeking a Catholic affiliation.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 29 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Student Body

Total Students

29 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for St. Michael Academy?

The application deadline for St. Michael Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 29 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,276 for elementary schools and $13,719 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Michigan is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).