DeTour Area Schools

DeTour Area Schools is an active, traditional public school district situated at 202 Division Street in De Tour Village, Michigan (49725). Nestled in a remote rural setting within the broader Sault Ste. Marie metropolitan region, this non-charter district operates two educational facilities serving students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Serving local families across Michigan’s 26th Congressional District, the district provides a structured K–12 academic program designed to meet the needs of its isolated geographic community.

During the 2024–2025 school year, DeTour Area Schools maintains a focused, close-knit learning community with a total student enrollment of 98 learners, including 56 female and 42 male students. The student population includes 80 White, 11 American Indian, 3 Black, 2 Hispanic, and 2 multiracial students. To support student achievement and operational needs, the district employs a robust workforce totaling approximately 48.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes over 21 FTE teachers and 27 FTE support personnel, ensuring an exceptionally favorable student-to-educator ratio that allows for individualized attention across all grade levels.