Top Rankings
St. Ignace Area Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 402 students in St. Ignace Area Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in St. Ignace Area Schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
402 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Ignace Area Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#324 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.56
% American Indian
47%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
45%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,764 is higher than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,507 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,764
$18,512
Spending / Student
$17,507
$17,694
Best St. Ignace Area Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Ignace Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
429 Portage St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8500
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8500
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Lasalle High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
443 Portage St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8800
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility
Alternative School
1130 N State St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8800
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8800
Gr: 4-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Ignace Area Schools?
St. Ignace Area Schools manages 3 public schools serving 402 students.
What is the rank of St. Ignace Area Schools?
St. Ignace Area Schools is ranked #338 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Ignace Area Schools?
47% of St. Ignace Area Schools students are American Indian, 45% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Ignace Area Schools?
St. Ignace Area Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is St. Ignace Area Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,507 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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