Sandusky Community School District

191 Pine Tree Ln
Sandusky, MI 48471
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Sandusky Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,006 students in Sandusky Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Sandusky Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
1,006 Students
1,395,053 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
82,775 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

Sandusky Community School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 863 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#200 out of 866 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Sandusky Community   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sandusky Community   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sandusky Community   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sandusky Community   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Sandusky Community   School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
n/a
245,941 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
948 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
94%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
89
114,607
# Students in 1st Grade:
62
98,784
# Students in 2nd Grade:
81
100,963
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
100,661
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
100,564
# Students in 5th Grade:
77
102,114
# Students in 6th Grade:
78
102,037
# Students in 7th Grade:
85
104,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
72
107,471
# Students in 9th Grade:
90
121,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
72
114,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
74
109,014
# Students in 12th Grade:
77
114,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,492 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,261. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,282 is less than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Sandusky Community   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$11 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Sandusky Community   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,492
$18,261
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Sandusky Community   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,282
$17,455
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Sandusky Community   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Sandusky Community School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandusky Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
191 Pine Tree Ln
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-3401
Grades: 7-12
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Sandusky Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
395 S Sandusky Rd
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-2488
Grades: PK-6
| 536 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sandusky Community School District?
Sandusky Community School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,006 students.
What is the rank of Sandusky Community School District?
Sandusky Community School District is ranked #214 out of 863 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sandusky Community School District?
94% of Sandusky Community School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sandusky Community School District?
Sandusky Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Sandusky Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,282 is less than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,006 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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