Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools

Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 8970 Prescott Rd in Whittemore, Michigan. Nestled within a remote rural community, the district operates two facilities that together deliver a complete educational pathway spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. Serving as an essential educational anchor for the area, the non-charter district offers accessible community outreach and resources online at wpas.net and via phone at (989) 756-2500.

Reflecting data from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a total student body of 607 learners, comprising 310 male and 297 female students. The student population represents a range of backgrounds, including 528 White, 36 Hispanic, 26 multiracial, 13 Black, and 4 American Indian students balanced across elementary and secondary levels. To maintain small community learning environments and foster strong academic outcomes, Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools employs a full-time equivalent (FTE) staff of approximately 183.64 personnel. This instructional and operational context is anchored by nearly 75.78 FTE teachers, 5 FTE instructional aides, and roughly 102.86 FTE support staff dedicated to enriching the daily educational experience for all students.