Public schools in Cassopolis, MI
5 open public schools with an address in Cassopolis, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
917
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Cassopolis public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Cassopolis, MI: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 917 students, an average of 183 per school. The largest campus is Sam Adams Elementary School (368 students).
Cassopolis Public Schools operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 65% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Cassopolis
Elementary schools in Cassopolis
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Adams Elementary School Cassopolis Public Schools | PK–05 | 368 | 16.3:1 |
Middle schools in Cassopolis
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassopolis Middle School Cassopolis Public Schools | 06–08 | 188 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Cassopolis
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassopolis Alternative Ed Cassopolis Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 16 | 10:1 | |
| Cassopolis High School Cassopolis Public Schools | 09–12 | 281 | 21.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Cassopolis
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Learning Center Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District · Special Education School | PK–12 | 64 | 5.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.7%
- Hispanic7%
- Black8.7%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial20.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Cassopolis schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (917 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cassopolis
How many public schools are in Cassopolis, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Cassopolis: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 917 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cassopolis?
Schools with an address in Cassopolis belong to 2 education agencies, led by Cassopolis Public Schools (4 schools), Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Cassopolis?
Cassopolis High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cassopolis, with 281 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cassopolis?
No school with an address in Cassopolis is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Michigan.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Cassopolis schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cassopolis public schools is 14.2:1, lower than the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Cassopolis guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities
