District Overview
Located at 429 Portage St in Saint Ignace, Michigan, St. Ignace Area Schools operates as an active, traditional public school district serving its local community within a distinct remote town setting. The district oversees three operational schools, providing a complete educational continuum spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Designed to serve as the educational cornerstone of the area, this non-charter district delivers public education to local families, maintaining a strong community presence backed by accessible administrative leadership and online resources.

The district fosters a close-knit academic environment, serving a total enrollment of 360 students, including 200 male and 160 female learners across its elementary, middle, and high school grades. St. Ignace Area Schools is characterized by a culturally rich student body, highlighted by a significant population of American Indian (161) and White (169) students, alongside multiracial and other minority groups. To guide and nurture this student body, the district maintains a robust workforce of approximately 115 full-time equivalent staff members. This professional context includes over 61 full-time teachers, nearly 7 instructional aides, and 47 dedicated support staff, ensuring low student-to-staff dynamics and personalized academic support throughout every stage of learning.
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Total Schools
360
Total Students
61.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St. Ignace Area Schools
Demographic Student Count
White169
Hispanic1
Black7
Asian2
Two or More20
American Indian161
  • White
    169 (46.9%)
  • American Indian
    161 (44.7%)
  • Two or More
    20 (5.6%)
  • Black
    7 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in St. Ignace Area Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other1
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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:3
Students:360*
Teachers (FTE):61.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.9
Schools in St. Ignace Area Schools
Found 3 Schools