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Sanilac Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 49 students in Sanilac Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Sanilac Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
49 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sanilac Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 862 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
6%
18%
% White
92%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$221,825
$16,123
Spending / Student
$209,368
$15,270
Best Sanilac Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sanilac Isd Special Education Services
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46 N Jackson St
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-2200
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Sanilac Career Center
Vocational School
175 E Aitken Rd
Peck, MI 48466
(810) 648-4700
Peck, MI 48466
(810) 648-4700
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sanilac Independent School District?
Sanilac Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 49 students.
What is the rank of Sanilac Independent School District?
Sanilac Independent School District is ranked #63 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sanilac Independent School District?
92% of Sanilac Independent School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sanilac Independent School District?
Sanilac Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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