Standish-Sterling Community Schools

District Overview
Standish-Sterling Community Schools is an active, traditional public school district anchored at 3789 Wyatt Road in Standish, Michigan. Set within a distant rural geography, the district serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding region, operating three dedicated school facilities that accommodate students from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district registers a total enrollment of 1,483 students, providing a continuous educational pathway that carries local youth from early childhood development through high school graduation. As a standard public school system operating independently of charter networks or supervisory unions, it offers a stable, cohesive academic environment tailored to its close-knit community.

To support its student body, the district maintains a comprehensive workforce of over 422 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes approximately 160 FTE classroom teachers, 29 instructional aides, and more than 230 operational support personnel, ensuring students benefit from dedicated instructional oversight and robust institutional support. The balanced student population reflects its local community demographics, offering researchers and prospective families a clear picture of educational delivery in rural Michigan. Parents, community members, and educational analysts seeking further information about Standish-Sterling Community Schools can visit their official portal at standish-sterling.org or contact the district offices directly at (989) 846-3670.
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Total Schools
1,483
Total Students
160.1
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Standish-Sterling Community Schools
Demographic Student Count
White1,401
Hispanic35
Black8
Asian4
Two or More30
American Indian5
  • White
    1,401 (94.5%)
  • Hispanic
    35 (2.4%)
  • Two or More
    30 (2.0%)
  • Black
    8 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Standish-Sterling Community Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle0
High1
Other0
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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:1,483*
Teachers (FTE):160.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.3
Schools in Standish-Sterling Community Schools
Found 3 Schools