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St. Ignace Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 420 students in St. Ignace Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in St. Ignace Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
420 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
St. Ignace Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#387 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.55
# American Indian Students
208 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
50%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
9 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
177 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
42%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
40
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
31
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
28
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
36
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
53
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,960 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,757 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,960
$18,370
Spending / Student
$16,757
$17,559
Best St. Ignace Area Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Ignace Elementarymiddle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
429 Portage St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8500
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8500
Grades: PK-8
| 242 students
Rank: #22.
Lasalle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
443 Portage St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8800
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1130 N State St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8800
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8800
Grades: 4-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Ignace Area Schools School District?
St. Ignace Area Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 420 students.
What is the rank of St. Ignace Area Schools School District?
St. Ignace Area Schools School District is ranked #370 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Ignace Area Schools School District?
50% of St. Ignace Area Schools School District students are American Indian, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Ignace Area Schools School District?
St. Ignace Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is St. Ignace Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,757 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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