Michigan City Area Schools

District Overview
Located at 408 S Carroll Ave in Michigan City, Indiana, Michigan City Area Schools is an open, fully operational public school district serving the educational needs of its community within a small city setting in the broader Michigan City-La Porte metropolitan region. As a traditional, non-charter district, it encompasses 14 active campuses that deliver a continuous academic pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. For parents, students, and educational researchers, the district offers an accessible, structured environment aimed at fostering early learning milestones, strong middle-grades engagement, and thorough high school preparation for higher education or career entry.

To support its student body of 5,030 learners, Michigan City Area Schools maintains a strong operational and instructional framework. The district employs a dedicated workforce that includes approximately 738 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 41 instructional aides, and 540 support personnel, culminating in a total staffing presence of roughly 1,319 full-time equivalent professionals. This substantial investment in human resources ensures a balanced educator-to-student dynamic, positioning the district as a key educational anchor in Northwest Indiana dedicated to academic development, student safety, and comprehensive community support.
14
Total Schools
5,030
Total Students
738.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Michigan City Area Schools
Demographic Student Count
White2,011
Hispanic635
Black1,776
Asian26
Two or More570
American Indian6
Pacific Islander6
  • White
    2,011 (40.0%)
  • Black
    1,776 (35.3%)
  • Hispanic
    635 (12.6%)
  • Two or More
    570 (11.3%)
  • Asian
    26 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Michigan City Area Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary8
Middle2
High2
Other2
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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:14
Students:5,030*
Teachers (FTE):738.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.8
Schools in Michigan City Area Schools
Found 14 Schools