Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD

Headquartered at 315 Armory Place in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, the Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD operates as a public special education and vocational educational district serving the surrounding rural fringe community. Situated within the Sault Ste. Marie metropolitan region, this non-charter regional agency oversees two operational educational centers and offers learning pathways spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded programming. Designed to provide essential regional services, the district plays a vital role in delivering tailored learning opportunities, early intervention, and career-technical education to families across the region.

According to national educational data for the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a student body of 320 learners, with a particularly strong concentration in early childhood programming alongside targeted K–12 services. Reflecting the cultural landscape of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the enrollment includes a prominent American Indian student population (94 students) and multiracial representation (39 students) within its broader student body. To successfully deliver its specialized mandate, the district maintains a unique and extensive staffing structure: 32 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers and nearly 34 FTE instructional aides are complemented by more than 427 FTE support personnel, ensuring an exceptionally high level of individualized care, therapeutic assistance, and administrative support for every student served.