Berrien RESA

Berrien RESA is an active, non-charter public school district operating as a specialized special education and vocational educational agency. Located at 711 Saint Joseph Ave in Berrien Springs, Michigan, the district serves a small suburban community situated within the broader Niles metropolitan area. Across its three operational schools, the district offers a comprehensive continuum of grade levels ranging from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as designated ungraded educational programming.

The district oversees a total enrollment of 907 students, comprising 502 male and 405 female learners. The student body represents a diverse range of backgrounds, including 495 White, 244 Black, 80 Hispanic, 61 multiracial, 20 Asian, 6 American Indian, and 1 Pacific Islander students, with a primary enrollment focus in pre-kindergarten, which accounts for 644 students. To support its educational mission and specialized services, Berrien RESA utilizes a total full-time equivalent (FTE) staff of 667.56, which is comprised of 146.2 teacher FTEs, 68.0 instructional aide FTEs, and 453.36 support staff FTEs.