Top Rankings
Suttons Bay ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 551 students in Suttons Bay ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Suttons Bay ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
551 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Suttons Bay ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 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 68% has increased from 55-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#580 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
68%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.56
% American Indian
12%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
17%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
62%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,599 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,989 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,599
$18,510
Spending / Student
$16,989
$17,693
Best Suttons Bay ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Suttons Bay Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8604
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8604
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Suttons Bay Virtual School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8601
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8601
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Suttons Bay ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Suttons Bay ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 3 public schools serving 551 students.
What is the rank of Suttons Bay ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Suttons Bay ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #580 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Suttons Bay ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
62% of Suttons Bay ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Suttons Bay ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Suttons Bay ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Suttons Bay ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,989 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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