Sturgis High School

www.sturgisps.org/Domain/102

993 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sturgis High School, located in Sturgis, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Sturgis Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, offering a variety of core curriculum subjects alongside elective opportunities designed to foster both intellectual growth and practical skill development.

Beyond the classroom, Sturgis High School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by offering a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives. These programs are designed to encourage student engagement, leadership, and school spirit within the local community. By focusing on academic achievement and personal development, the school strives to create a supportive environment that equips its students with the tools necessary to navigate their future educational and professional paths.

993

Total Students

47.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sturgis High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	571
Hispanic	362
Black	20
Asian	12
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	2

White
571 (57.5 %)
Hispanic
362 (36.5 %)
Two or More
26 (2.6 %)
Black
20 (2.0 %)
Asian
12 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sturgis Public Schools
Phone:	(269)659-1515
Website:	http://www.sturgisps.org/Domain/102
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	993
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	473
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 251

Grade 10 235

Grade 11 249

Grade 12 258