B
Howard-Suamico School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 2 towns
Serves Howard and Suamico.
Students
5,678
Schools
9
Spent per student
$14,744
WI $16,459
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
22%
Debt
$75.6M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Howard-Suamico School District
- School Grade B: better than 59% of Michigan districts
- Spends 10% less per student than the WI average
- 14 students per teacher
- Debt of $75.6M, about $13,308 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Quinnesec.
K–4Woodland Elementary SchoolBreitung Township Schools
5–8Kingsford Middle SchoolBreitung Township Schools
9–12Kingsford High SchoolBreitung Township Schools
Test scores vs. WI
2020–21Math proficiency42%
State average 37.2%
Graduation rate (4-year)94%
State average 90.1%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$14,744 per student · 10% below WI
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 38%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 40%State 54%Federal 6%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
5,913’20
5,879’21
5,781’22
5,665’23
5,678’24
Down 4% since 2020.
Students
White 84%Hispanic 6%Two or more races 5%Asian 3%Black 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
9 public schools.
Meadowbrook Elementary
B−478 students13:1
Forest Glen Elementary
A446 students12:1
Bay Harbor Elementary
B+344 students11:1
Suamico Elementary
A266 students12:1
Howard Elementary
B−262 students10:1
Bay View Middle
B820 students13:1
Lineville Intermediate
B+815 students13:1
Bay Port High
B1,966 students17:1
Howard and Suamico 4K Collaborative
281 students46:1
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.