Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 454 S. Harvey Street in Plymouth, Michigan, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools serves as a major educational anchor within a thriving large suburban setting in the greater Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area. As an open, traditional public school system, the district manages 23 operational schools that accommodate a vibrant and diverse student body of 16,083 learners. Covering a complete educational spectrum from prekindergarten through 12th grade, the district offers comprehensive programming tailored to early childhood development, foundational primary learning, and robust secondary academic pathways.

Supporting this sizeable student population is an extensive professional workforce totaling more than 4,050 full-time equivalent staff members, reflecting a deep institutional commitment to academic excellence and well-rounded student care. The instructional core is led by approximately 1,821 full-time equivalent classroom teachers and 212 instructional aides, backed by a strong network of over 2,020 support staff professionals who manage district operations, specialized services, and facility administration. Through its well-resourced infrastructure and dedicated team, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools provides a dynamic learning environment focused on student achievement, community engagement, and long-term educational growth.
23
Total Schools
16,083
Total Students
1,820.7
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Demographic Student Count
White10,094
Hispanic825
Black1,803
Asian2,439
Two or More846
American Indian53
Pacific Islander23
  • White
    10,094 (62.8%)
  • Asian
    2,439 (15.2%)
  • Black
    1,803 (11.2%)
  • Two or More
    846 (5.3%)
  • Hispanic
    825 (5.1%)
  • American Indian
    53 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    23 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary14
Middle5
High4
Other3
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:23
Students:16,083*
Teachers (FTE):1,820.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.8
Schools in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Found 26 Schools