Public schools in Sterling Hts, MI
5 open public schools with an address in Sterling Hts, operated by 3 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
2,441
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Sterling Hts public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Sterling Hts, MI: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,441 students, an average of 488 per school. The largest campus is Davis Junior High School (1,061 students), and the largest elementary school is Dekeyser Elementary School (512).
Utica Community Schools operates the most schools here (3), and 2 regular districts have at least one Sterling Hts campus, 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 18.8:1, higher 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 59% 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 Sterling Hts
Elementary schools in Sterling Hts
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dekeyser Elementary School Utica Community Schools | PK–06 | 512 | 18.8:1 | |
| Graebner Elementary School Utica Community Schools | PK–06 | 509 | 17.1:1 |
Middle schools in Sterling Hts
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Junior High School Utica Community Schools | 07–09 | 1,061 | 20.7:1 |
High schools in Sterling Hts
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Consolidated Community High School Warren Consolidated Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 103 | 8.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sterling Hts
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Dawn Academy of Warren New Dawn Academy of Warren · Charter | PK–09 | 256 | 40:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.3%
- Hispanic3.2%
- Black9.7%
- Asian11.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Sterling Hts schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,441 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sterling Hts
How many public schools are in Sterling Hts, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Sterling Hts: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,441 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sterling Hts?
Schools with an address in Sterling Hts belong to 3 education agencies, led by Utica Community Schools (3 schools), New Dawn Academy of Warren (1 school), Warren Consolidated Schools (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 Sterling Hts?
Warren Consolidated Community High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sterling Hts, with 103 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sterling Hts?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Sterling Hts are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including New Dawn Academy of Warren. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sterling Hts schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sterling Hts public schools is 18.8:1, higher 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 Sterling Hts 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