St. Ignace Area Schools School District

429 Portage St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 402 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 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,533 Schools
# Students
402 Students
1,381,449 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
82,748 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 854 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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#387 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of St. Ignace Area Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of St. Ignace Area Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of St. Ignace Area Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of St. Ignace Area Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of St. Ignace Area Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.56
# American Indian Students
190 Students
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
47%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
9 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
179 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
45%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
25
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
38
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
27
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
27
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
25
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
33
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
23
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
32
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
33
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
52
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
47
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,764 is higher than the state median of $18,441. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,507 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of St. Ignace Area Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$7 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of St. Ignace Area Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,764
$18,441
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in St. Ignace Area Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,507
$17,627
This chart displays average spending per public school student in St. Ignace Area Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best St. Ignace Area Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Ignace Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
429 Portage St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8500
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Lasalle High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
443 Portage St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility
Alternative School
1130 N State St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8800
Grades: 4-12
| 5 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 402 students.
What is the rank of St. Ignace Area Schools School District?
St. Ignace Area Schools School District is ranked #367 out of 854 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?
47% of St. Ignace Area Schools School District students are American Indian, 45% 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 $17,507 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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