Southgate School District

The Southgate School District is located in Southgate, MI and includes 12 schools that serve 5,779 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Southgate School District spends $8,305 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Southgate School District has 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MI state average being 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Southgate School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Southgate School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Southgate School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.