Paw Paw High School is a learning community where teachers have the right to teach and students have the right to learn in a safe environment.

Student Enrollment: 641

High School Staff Members: All staff meet No Child Left Behind standard of being highly qualified.

• Total High School Teachers: 34

• Counselors: 2

• Master's Degree: 31

• Administrators: 3

Facilities: The high school building is located on Red Arrow Hwy and was built in 1998. The Performing Arts Center was added in 2002. A new wing and renovations were completed in the Fall of 2007. Cafeteria expansion and renovation was completed in the Summer of 2024. A multi-purpose addition is planned to begin construction in the summer of 2025.

School Organization: The school year at Paw Paw High school consists of three trimesters. The day is organized into six periods including an advisory period. One half credit is awarded for each trimester class passed.

Curriculum: Comprehensive programs are offered in all subject areas. In addition, Paw Paw High School students have the opportunity to take classes at the Van Buren Technology Center or to dual enroll in area colleges including Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Western Michigan University.

Advanced Placement: Advanced Placement coursework is offered in a variety of subjects: Calculus, English Language & Composition, Literature, World History, American Government, Biology, Spanish, Psychology, and Microeconomics.

Points of Pride:

• State of the art auditorium

• On-line grade book available to parents and students for up to date grades and assignment information

• Over 80% of all students are involved in extracurricular offerings

• 39 sports offerings