St. Joseph Public Schools operates 5 public schools serving 2,965 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,918 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Berrien County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,882 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 32.6% local, 54.6% state, and 12.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $54,543 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 20/100, ranked #751 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (17 AP courses district-wide), a 328:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 73.0% White, 7.7% African American, 7.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.
St Joseph High School accounts for 32.0% of all St. Joseph Public Schools student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means St. Joseph Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
St. Joseph Public Schools school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities
St. Joseph Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 410 students (lowest) to 933 students (highest), a spread of 523 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
St. Joseph Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 328:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within St. Joseph Public Schools is typically wider than the St. Joseph Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.
St. Joseph Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 25.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within St. Joseph Public Schools is typically wider than the St. Joseph Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in St. Joseph Public Schools?
St. Joseph Public Schools has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 2,965 students.
How much does St. Joseph Public Schools spend per student?
St. Joseph Public Schools spends $12,882 per student. The district has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #751 in Michigan.
What is the average teacher salary in St. Joseph Public Schools?
The average teacher salary in St. Joseph Public Schools is $54,543 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near St. Joseph Public Schools?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Berrien County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of St. Joseph Public Schools?
St. Joseph Public Schools students are 73.0% White, 7.7% African American, 7.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.7% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for St. Joseph Public Schools?
St. Joseph Public Schools has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #751 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.