Big Bay De Noc School District

Located along 8928 OO 25 Road in Cooks, Michigan, the Big Bay De Noc School District serves as an essential educational cornerstone for its rural, remote Upper Peninsula community. As an active, traditional public school district operating through a single consolidated facility, Big Bay De Noc delivers a seamless, continuous learning experience spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Situated within the broader Escanaba region, the district offers families a unified setting where students of all developmental stages learn in a connected environment, backed by accessible administrative leadership and digital resources available through its district website.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a close-knit student body of 192 learners, fostering a small-school atmosphere where individualized attention is a priority across every grade level. The student population reflects a diverse rural community, including Native American, multiracial, Hispanic, and White students spanning elementary through high school cohorts. To support student achievement and well-being, Big Bay De Noc maintains a robust operational footprint comprised of roughly 27 full-time equivalent teachers, an instructional aide, and more than 36 dedicated support staff members, totaling nearly 65 full-time equivalent personnel. This high ratio of faculty and support staff relative to student enrollment underscores the district's dedication to tailored instruction, holistic student care, and strong community engagement.