Dickinson-Iron ISD

District Overview
Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District (ISD) is an active public educational entity serving the remote town community of the Iron Mountain metro area in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Located at 1074 Pyle Drive in Kingsford, Michigan, the district operates two specialized facilities dedicated to providing high-quality career, technical, and special education programming. Serving a comprehensive grade spectrum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded learning options, Dickinson-Iron ISD functions as a vital regional educational hub, collaborating with local communities to deliver tailored learning pathways and essential support services tailored to diverse student needs.

The district's student population totals 285 learners, highlighted by a strong early childhood focus with 227 students enrolled in pre-kindergarten. Because of its specialized mandate in vocational training and special education, Dickinson-Iron ISD maintains an exceptionally high level of individualized support, backed by a robust workforce of approximately 281 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This comprehensive team includes 50 FTE classroom teachers, 42.5 FTE instructional aides, and over 188 FTE specialized support personnel, ensuring that students receive intensive, hands-on instruction and tailored care. Families, community members, and researchers interested in exploring the district's services further can reach out via their central office at (906) 779-2690 or visit their official website at www.diisd.org.
2
Total Schools
285
Total Students
50.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dickinson-Iron ISD
Demographic Student Count
White255
Hispanic13
Black2
Asian3
Two or More9
American Indian3
  • White
    255 (89.5%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (4.6%)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.1%)
  • Black
    2 (0.7%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Dickinson-Iron ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High1
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Special Education/Vocational District
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:285*
Teachers (FTE):50.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.7
Schools in Dickinson-Iron ISD
Found 2 Schools