Public schools in Holly, MI
6 open public schools with an address in Holly, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,249
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Holly public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Holly, MI: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,249 students, an average of 542 per school. The largest campus is Holly High School (1,001 students), and the largest elementary school is Holly Academy (520).
Holly Area School District operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 45% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Holly
Elementary schools in Holly
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Academy Holly Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 520 | 14.6:1 | |
| Holly Elementary School Holly Area School District | PK–05 | 307 | 14.8:1 | |
| Patterson Elementary School Holly Area School District | PK–05 | 408 | 13.5:1 | |
| Rose Pioneer Elementary School Holly Area School District | PK–05 | 270 | 12.3:1 |
Middle schools in Holly
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Middle School Holly Area School District | 06–08 | 743 | 18.8:1 |
High schools in Holly
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly High School Holly Area School District | 09–12 | 1,001 | 19.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.2%
- Hispanic6.7%
- Black2.7%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Holly schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,249 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Holly
How many public schools are in Holly, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Holly: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,249 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Holly?
Schools with an address in Holly belong to 2 education agencies, led by Holly Area School District (5 schools), Holly Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Holly?
Holly High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Holly, with 1,001 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Holly?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Holly are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Holly Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Holly schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Holly public schools is 14.7:1, lower than the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Holly guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities