South Lyon Community Schools

District Overview
South Lyon Community Schools is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 345 S Warren St in South Lyon, Michigan. Situated within a midsize suburban setting in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area, this non-charter district manages 13 operational schools that deliver comprehensive educational programming ranging from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded instruction. As a primary public education provider in the region, the district offers a continuous academic pathway tailored to support learners from early childhood through high school graduation.

The district serves a student body of 8,387 enrolled pupils, including 4,126 female and 4,261 male students, with balanced enrollment distribution across all primary and secondary grade levels. Reflecting a varied demographic composition, the student population includes 6,634 White, 779 Asian, 399 Hispanic, 339 multiracial, 223 Black, 11 American Indian, and 2 Pacific Islander students. Educational and operational success is driven by a sizable dedicated workforce totaling approximately 1,945 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This staffing framework is anchored by roughly 970 FTE teachers, 91 FTE instructional aides, and over 883 FTE support personnel, ensuring robust instructional and administrative backing. Community members and researchers seeking additional information can visit the district's website at www.slcs.us or contact administrative offices at (248) 573-8100.
13
Total Schools
8,387
Total Students
970.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Lyon Community Schools
Demographic Student Count
White6,634
Hispanic399
Black223
Asian779
Two or More339
American Indian11
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    6,634 (79.1%)
  • Asian
    779 (9.3%)
  • Hispanic
    399 (4.8%)
  • Two or More
    339 (4.0%)
  • Black
    223 (2.7%)
  • American Indian
    11 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in South Lyon Community Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary8
Middle2
High2
Other1
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:13
Students:8,387*
Teachers (FTE):970.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.6
Schools in South Lyon Community Schools
Found 13 Schools